Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me

by Elton John

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Lyrics

I can’t light

no more of your (F)dark

(C)ness.

All my pic tures

seem to fade to black and (G)white.

I’m grow ing tired

and time stands still be (C)fore

me.

Fro zen here,

on the lad der of my (G)life.

Too late

to save my self from (C)fall

ing.

I took a chance

and changed your way of (G)life.

But you mis read

my mean ing when I (C)met

you.

Closed the door

and left me (C)blind ed

by the (G)light.

Don’t let the sun go down on me.

Al though I search my self it’s al ways (D7)some one else I see,

(C)I’d just al low a frag ment of our (F)life

to wan der (C)free.

But (F)los ing ev ’ry thing is like the (Dm)sun (C)go (F)ing (C)down on (C)me.

I can’t find,

oh, the right ro (C)man tic line.

But see me once

and see the way I (G7)feel.

Don’t dis card me

just be cause you (C)think I mean you harm.

But these cuts I have,

oh, they need (C)love

to help them (G)heal.

(C)me.

Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me by Elton John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me” by Elton John 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 slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 Let The Sun Go Down On Me" 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 Let The Sun Go Down On Me"?
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.