Ebony And Ivory

· by Paul McCartney

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Eb on y and (Gm7)i vo ry (C)live to (F)geth er in per fect (Gm7)har mo ny, (C)side by (F)side on my pian o (Gm7)key board, oh (C)Lord, (F)why don’t we?

We all know that (Dm)peo ple are the (C)same wher (Bb)ev er you (F)go.

There is good and bad

in (C)ev ’ry one,

we (F#dim)learn to live,

we we (D)learn to give each (Gm)oth er what we need to sur vive to (Bb)geth er a live.

Eb on y and (Gm7)i vo ry (C)live to (F)geth er in per fect (Gm7)har mo ny (C)side by (F)side on my pian o (Gm7)key board, oh (C)Lord, (F)why don’t we?

We all know that (Dm)peo ple are the (C)same wher (Bb)ev er you (F)go.

There is good and bad

in (C)ev ’ry one,

we (F#dim)learn to live,

when we (D)learn to give each (Gm)oth er what we need to sur vive to (Bb)geth er a live.

Eb on y and (Gm7)i vo ry (C)live to (F)geth er in per fect (Gm7)har mo ny (C)side by (F)side on my pian o (Gm7)key board, oh (C)Lord, (F)why don’t we?

(Fmaj7)Eb on y,

i vo ry,

(Gm7)liv ing in per fect (C7)har mo ny.

(Fmaj7)Eb on y,

i vo ry,

(Gm7)liv ing in per fect (C7)har mo ny.

Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ebony And Ivory” by Paul McCartney 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 Bb at 92 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 "Ebony And Ivory" 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 "Ebony And Ivory"?: 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 Paul McCartney songs work for kids?: Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.