Is "Don't Give Up On Us" 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 "Don't Give Up On Us"?

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 "Don't Give Up On Us" use?

Just 18 chords: A, A7, Amaj7, Bm7, Bsus4, C#, C#m, C#m7, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.

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Don't Give Up On Us

· by David Soul

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Lyrics

Don’t give (A)up on us ba by,

don’t make the (D)wrong

seem (E)right,

the (C#m)fu ture is n’t just one night,

it’s writ ten in the moon light

and paint ed on the stars,

we can’t change (Bm7)ours.

Don’t give (A)up on us ba by

we’re still worth (D)one

more (E)try,

and (C#m)tho’ we put a last one by,

just for a rain y eve ning

and paint ed on the stars,

we can’t change (Bm7)ours.

Don’t give when may be stars are (C#sus)few.

(C#)Don’t give (Bm7)up on us I know

we can still come (A)through

I (F)near ly lost my head last night,

you’ve got a (Bsus)right to (Bm7)stop be liev ing.

There’s (C#)still a lit tle (F#m)love left

ev en (D)so.

Don’t give (A)up on us ba by

Lord knows we’ve (D)come

this (E)far,

why (C#m)can’t we stay the way we are?

The an gel and the dream er

who some times plays a (C#sus)fool.

(C#)Don’t give (Bm7)up on us I know

we can still come (A)through.

It’s writ ten in the moon light

and paint ed on the stars,

we can’t change (D)ours.

(D)Don’t

give

when may be stars are (C#sus)few.

(C#)Don’t give (Bm7)up on us (Dmaj7)I know

we can still come (A)through.

Don’t give (Dmaj7)up on us ba by,

don’t give (D)up on us ba by.

Don't Give Up On Us by David Soul — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Don't Give Up On Us” by David Soul 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 A at 90 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 "Don't Give Up On Us" 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 "Don't Give Up On Us"?: 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 "Don't Give Up On Us" use?: Just 18 chords: A, A7, Amaj7, Bm7, Bsus4, C#, C#m, C#m7, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.