Is "Days In The Sun" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Days In The Sun"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Days In The Sun" use?

Just 30 chords: A, Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus4, Bm, Bm7, C#m7, C9, +22 more. Take it one section at a time.

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Days In The Sun

· by Alan Menken & Tim Rice

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Lyrics

(Bb)Days in the sun,

where my (Cm)life has (Bb)bare ly be gun.

Not un (Cm)til my whole life is done

will I ev (F7)er (Gm)leave (Dm7)you.

(F7sus)Will (F7)I (Bb)trem ble a gain

to my (Bbsus)dear one’s (Bb)gor geous re frain.

Will you now for (Dsus2)ev er re main

out of (A)reach of (D)my (F9)arms.

All those (Eb)days in the sun:

what I’d give to re (Bb)live just one.

(F7sus)un do what’s done

and bring back the (Bb)light.

(F)Oh, (Eb)I could (Eb)sing

(Eb)of the pain these (Gm)dark days (Dm)bring,

the (Ebmaj7)spell we’re (Bb)un der.

(Cm)Still, it’s the won der of (F9sus)us I (F9)sing of to (Bb5)night.

in the midst of all this sor row,

(Eb)can so much hope and love en (Bb)dure?

I was in no (F7sus)cent and (Dm7)cer tain; now I’m (C9sus)wis er (C9)but un (F7)sure.

Days in the (Ebmaj9)past, can’t go back in to my child all those pre cious (Bb)days that my fa ther could n’t last.

(Dsus)Oh, can feel a change in hold me (E7)clos er now, but (E7)er!

not free.

(D)Days in the sun

will re turn, we (F#m)must

be (C#m7)lieve,

as (A)lov (Dsus2)ers (C#m7)do,

(F#m7)that (Bm7)days in the sun will come (F#m)shin (E7)ing (A)through.

Days In The Sun by Alan Menken & Tim Rice — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Days In The Sun” by Alan Menken & Tim Rice in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 116 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Days In The Sun" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Days In The Sun"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Days In The Sun" use?: Just 30 chords: A, Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus4, Bm, Bm7, C#m7, C9, +22 more. Take it one section at a time.