Is "Door Number Three" 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 "Door Number Three"?

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 "Door Number Three" use?

Just 12 chords: A7, A9, Am, Am7, Am9, Asus4, C, D, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Sara Bareilles songs work for kids?

Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Door Number Three

· by Sara Bareilles

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Lyrics

Door num ber two, it’s for you, lit tle la dy.

Is it (G5)all that you dreamed of?

Oh, if I knew what had been there wait ing, I’d have screamed out and jumped up.

(Em7)Now here I am, with my feet on the sand and a (A9)bod y that won’t move.

(Em7)Tide’s com in’ in, and I’m bound for a swim in a (Asus)pair of ce ment shoes.

He (Gmaj7)takes what he can, what he wants, does n’t mat ter if it’s ev er been giv en.

I took the bait and a chance on a man sold by the boy that he lived in.

And I was (Em7)wrong

to be lieve that strength makes you strong.

And I had (Em7)hope

in a change I would see in us both.

And now I’m (D)heav y.

He (G)lifts me, but nev er once (Am)car ried.

(C)Door num ber two I’ve al read y walked through.

(Gmaj7)Ask me the ques what he tion, who could a guessed I’d be here at this cross road?

Plain to be seen that it’s all up to me.

I’m no lon ger a he lone, though.

And I ing’s (Em7)changed,

and I see it more ev ’ry day.

And Noth ing (Em7)moves,

it’s a game to be played and to lose.

And now I’m (D)heav y.

He (G)lifts me, but nev er once (Am)car ried.

(C)Door num ber two I’ve al read y walked through.

(D)heav y,

un stead y.

But (Am)may be I’m get ting (Am)read y.

And this might catch fire

and char this ground.

I might lift this up (G)to on ly be (Am7)the one who’s gon (G)na get let (G5)down.

Will I be e nough (G)to get this on (Am7)its way to find (G)some high er ground?

Be fore the wat ers rush, (G)I’ve got to make (Am7)a change or else (G)I know I’ll drown.

(G5)Ba by, look a round.

(C)Door num ber two, I’ve al read y walked through.

I wan na see what’s be hind door num ber

three.

Door Number Three by Sara Bareilles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Door Number Three” by Sara Bareilles 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 G at 128 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 "Door Number Three" 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 "Door Number Three"?: 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 "Door Number Three" use?: Just 12 chords: A7, A9, Am, Am7, Am9, Asus4, C, D, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sara Bareilles songs work for kids?: Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.