Is "Do I Make You Proud" 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 "Do I Make You Proud"?

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 "Do I Make You Proud" use?

Just 18 chords: A, Am, Apow, Asus4, C, Cpow, Csus2, D, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.

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Do I Make You Proud

· by Taylor Hicks

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Lyrics

I’ve nev

er been

the (Gsus)one to (G)raise my hand.

That was not me,

and (Gsus)now that’s (G)who I am.

Be cause of you,

I am stand ing tall.

My heart is full

of (Gsus)end less (G)grat i tude.

You were the one,

the (Gsus)one to (G)guide me through.

Now I can see,

and I be lieve it’s on ly (G)just be gin ning.

This is what I dreamed a bout;

but the on ly ques tion with me now,

is, do I (Fmaj7)make you proud?

Strong er than I’ve ev er been, now;

nev er be a fraid of stand ing out.

But do I (Fmaj7)make you proud?

I guess I’ve learned,

to (Gsus)ques tion is to grow.

That you (C5)still have faith

is (Gsus)all I need to know.

I’ve learned

to love

my self (G)in spite of me; and I’ve (G6)learned to walk

(G5)the road that I be lieve.

This is what we dreamed a bout;

but the on ly ques tion with me now

is, do I (Fmaj7)make you proud?

Strong er than I’ve ev er been, now;

nev er be a fraid of stand ing out.

But do I (Fmaj7)make you proud?

Ev ’ry bod y (Gsus)needs

to (Fmaj7)rise

up.

And ev ’ry bod y (Gsus)needs to be (Dm7)loved,

to be (Fmaj7)loved.

This is what we dreamed a bout;

but the on ly ques tion with me now

is, do I (Fmaj7)make you,

(G)do I make you (D)proud?

This is what we dreamed a bout;

but the on ly ques tion with me now

is, do I (Gmaj7)make you proud?

Strong er than I’ve ev er been, now;

nev er be a fraid of stand ing out.

But do I (Gmaj7)make you proud?

(D)proud?

This is what we dreamed a bout;

but the on ly ques tion with me now

is, do I (Gmaj7)make you proud?

Strong er than I’ve ev er been, now;

nev er be a fraid of stand ing out.

But do I (Gmaj7)make you proud?

(Gmaj7)make you proud?

This is what we dreamed a bout;

but the on ly ques tion with me now

is, do I (Gmaj7)make you,

(A)do I make you (D)proud?

Do I Make You Proud by Taylor Hicks — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Do I Make You Proud” by Taylor Hicks 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 72 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 "Do I Make You Proud" 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 "Do I Make You Proud"?: 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 "Do I Make You Proud" use?: Just 18 chords: A, Am, Apow, Asus4, C, Cpow, Csus2, D, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.