Is "Down" 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 "Down"?

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 "Down" use?

Just 6 chords: Ab, Bb6, C, Cm, G, Gm. Take it one section at a time.

Super Simple Piano

Down

· by Marian Hill

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Lyrics

(Cm)Did n’t e ven real ly wan (Bb6)na go,

but (Ab)if you get me out, you get (Gm)a show.

(Cm)There’s so man y bod ies on (Bb6)the floor.

So, (Ab)ba by, we should go and add (G)some more.

Are you (Cm)down, d d down, d (Bb6)d down, d d down, down, down?

(Cm)Down, d d down, d (Bb6)d down, d d down, down, (Ab)down.

(Cm)Ev ’ry where I look are peo (Bb6)ples’ hands

(Ab)thrown up in the air to help (Gm)’em dance.

(Cm)Come on, ba by, catch me if (Bb6)you can.

I (Ab)know you don’t have an y oth (G)er plans.

Are you (Cm)down, d d down, d (Bb6)d down, d d down, down, down?

(Cm)Down, d d down, d (Bb6)d down, d d down, down, (Ab)down.

Are you (down, d down, down, (Bb6)d d d d down, down,) (Ab)down, down, d down, down?

Are you (down, d down, down, (Bb6)d d d d down, down,) (Ab)down, down, d d down, down, d down?

Are you (Cm)down?

Are you down?

Are (Bb6)you d d down?

Are you (Ab)down?

Are you down?

Are (Gm)you d d d d down?

Are you (down, d down, down, (Bb6)d d d d down, down,)

down?

(Cm)You know we could put ’em all (Bb6)to shame.

but (Ab)Now is n’t the time to play (Gm)it safe.

(Cm)Is n’t this the rea son why (Bb6)you came?

So, (Ab)ba by, don’t you let it go (G)to waste.

Are you (Cm)down, d d down, d (Bb6)d down, d d down, down, down?

(Cm)Down, d d down, d (Bb6)d down, d d down, down, (Ab)down.

(Cm)Ev ’ry sin gle thing is feel (Bb6)in’ right.

(Ab)Start ed as a qui et Fri (Gm)day night.

(Cm)I don’t real ly think that we (Bb6)should fight this.

(Ab)What if we don’t stop un til (G)it’s light?

Are you (Cm)down, d d down, d (Bb6)d down, d d down, down, down?

(Cm)Down, d d down, d (Bb6)d down, d d down, down, (Ab)down.

Are you (down, d down, down, (Bb6)d d d d down, down,) (Ab)down, down, d down, down?

Are you (down, d down, down, (Bb6)d d d d down, down,) (Ab)down, down, d d down, down, d down?

Are you (Cm)down?

Are you down?

Are (Bb6)you d d down?

Are you (Ab)down?

Are you down?

Are (Gm)you d d d d down?

Are you (down, d down, down, (Bb6)d d d d down, down,)

down?

Are you, are you, are you d d down, down?

Are you, are you (d d d d d d d) down?

Are you

down?

Are you (Cm)down?

Are you down?

Are (Bb6)you d d down?

Are you (Ab)down?

Are you down?

Are (Gm)you d d d d down?

Are you down, d down, down (Bb6)d d d d d d d d (CN.C.)down?

Down by Marian Hill — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Down” by Marian Hill 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 F at 85 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 "Down" 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 "Down"?: 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 "Down" use?: Just 6 chords: Ab, Bb6, C, Cm, G, Gm. Take it one section at a time.