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Diễm Xưa

· by Trịnh Công Sơn

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Lyrics

Mưa vẫn mưa bay trên tầng tháp (Am)cổ

Dài tay em (F#m)mấy thuở mắt xanh (Dm)xao

Nghe lá thu (Bm7)mưa reo mòn gót (Am)nhỏ

Đường dài hun hút cho mắt thêm (F)sâu

Mưa vẫn hay mưa trên hàng lá (Am)nhỏ

Buổi chiều ngồi (F#m)ngóng những chuyến mưa (Dm)qua

Trên bước chân (Bm7)em âm thầm lá (Am)đổ

Đường dài hun hút cho mắt thêm (F)sâu

Chợt hồn xanh (Bm7)buốt cho mình xót (Am)xa

Chiều nay còn (A7)mưa sao em không (Dm)lại Nhớ mãi trong cơn đau (Am)vùi làm sao có (Dm)nhau hằn lên nỗi (E7)đau Bước (Bm)chân em xin về (B7)mau

Mưa vẫn hay mưa cho đời biển (Am)động

Làm sao em (F#m)biết bia đã không (Dm)đau

Xin hãy cho (Bm)mưa qua miền đất (Am)rộng

Để người phiêu (Bm7)lãng quên mình lãng (F)du

Ngày sau sỏi (Bm7)đã cũng cần có (Am)nhau

Diễm Xưa by Trịnh Công Sơn — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Diễm Xưa” by Trịnh Công Sơn 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 C at 80 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Diễm Xưa" 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 "Diễm Xưa"?: 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.
What other Trịnh Công Sơn songs work for kids?: Try "Bên đời hiu quạnh", "Biển Nhớ", "Cát bụi". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.