Drawn To The Rhythm

· by Sarah McLachlan

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When we wore a heart of stone

we (C7)wan dered to the (C)sea

hop ing to find some com fort there, yearn ing to feel free.

And we were (Am)mes mer ized by the (Bb)lull of the night and the (F)smells that filled the (C)air.

And we (Am)laid us down on (Bb)sand y ground.

It was (Dm)cold, but we did n’t care.

And we were drawn to the rhy thm,

(F)drawn in to the rhy thm of (C)the sea.

And we were drawn to the rhy thm,

(F)drawn in to the rhy thm of (C)the sea.

We fell a sleep and be gan to dream when (Gm7)some thing broke the (C)night.

Mem ’ries stirred in (Bb)side of us, the (F)strug gle and the (C)fight.

And we could

In the still and the (Bb)si lent dawn an (F)oth er day is (C)born,

washed up by the (Bb)tire less waves, the (Dm)bod y bent and (C)torn.

In the face of the (Gm7)blind ing sun, a (F)wake on ly to find

that heav en is a (Bb)strang er place than (F7)what you’ve left be (C)hind.

And we are drawn to the rhy thm,

(F)drawn in to the rhy thm of (C)the sea.

Yes, we are drawn to the rhy thm,

(F)drawn in to the rhy thm of (C)the sea.

Yes, we are drawn to the rhy thm,

(F)drawn in to the rhy thm of (C)the sea.

Yes, we are drawn to the rhy thm,

(F)drawn in to the rhy thm of (C)the sea.

Yes, we are (C)the sea.

Drawn To The Rhythm by Sarah McLachlan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Drawn To The Rhythm” by Sarah McLachlan 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 100 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 "Drawn To The Rhythm" 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 "Drawn To The Rhythm"?: 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.
What other Sarah McLachlan songs work for kids?: Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.