Is "Each Day Gets Better" 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 "Each Day Gets Better"?

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 "Each Day Gets Better" use?

Just 10 chords: Ab7, Abdom, Cm7, D7, Dm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, F, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other John Legend songs work for kids?

Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Each Day Gets Better

· by John Legend

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Lyrics

(Ooh, ooh.)

Where do we go?

Who (Dm7)knows?

But (Cm7)each day gets bet ter.

(F)I just can’t let her go,

oh (Dm7)no.

(Cm7)Each kiss gets sweet er.

(F)I just can’t leave her, no.

I’ll write a (Dm7)song.

I thought a bout it for far too long.

But I’ve nev er had some one (Dm7)to sing a bout

(Cm7)un til I met her.

Now (F)each day gets bet ter.

No bod y knows,

no bod y sees,

She’s heard y it all, but I’ll make der stands me her see.

she.

Now that I know (what) true love be means, I’ll (Cm7)I just hope she stays with me.

Where do we go?

Who (Dm7)knows?

But (Cm7)each day gets bet ter.

(F)I just can’t let her go,

oh (Dm7)no.

(Cm7)Each kiss gets sweet er.

(F)I just can’t leave her, no.

She wants to (Dm7)breathe.

She wants to be where the grass is green.

But She wants to know how love’s (Dm7)sup posed to be.

(Cm7)She wants it bet ter.

Now (F)I want to let her know she be longs

right here with me.

She’s heard y it all, but I’ll make der stands me her see.

she.

I’ll make her fall, (what) make her be lieve.

I’ll (Cm7)I just hope she stays with me.

Where do we go?

(Cm7)prom ise her that I’ll nev er leave.

And where do we go (F)I just can’t leave her, no.

Oh, no.

(Cm7)Each kiss gets sweet er.

(F)I just can’t (F7sus4)leave her, no.

I just had to write a (G7)song a bout her.

Tell her I don’t want to (Ab7)live with out her.

Tell her I would build my (G7)world a round her, (Cm7)deep er and deep er, (Ab7)sweet er and sweet er.

(Eb)I’ll nev er leave her a lone.

Where do we go?

Who (Dm7)knows?

But (Cm7)each day gets bet ter.

(F)I just can’t let her go,

oh (Dm7)no.

(Cm7)Each kiss gets sweet er.

(F)I just can’t leave her, no.

(Cm7)Each day gets bet ter.

(F)I just can’t let her go.

(Cm7)Each kiss gets sweet er.

(F)I just can’t let her go.

(F)I just can’t leave her, no.

Each Day Gets Better by John Legend — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Each Day Gets Better” by John Legend 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 Eb at 120 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 "Each Day Gets Better" 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 "Each Day Gets Better"?: 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 "Each Day Gets Better" use?: Just 10 chords: Ab7, Abdom, Cm7, D7, Dm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, F, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Legend songs work for kids?: Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.