Edge Of Seventeen

by Stevie Nicks

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Just like the white winged dove

sings a song that sounds like she’s sing in’,

(Em)“Ooh,

ooh,

ooh.”

Just like the white winged dove

sings a song that sounds like she’s sing in’,

(Em)“Ooh, (ba by) ooh, (said) ooh.”

And the (C)days go by like a strand in the wind in the web that is my own.

I be gin a gain.

(C)Said to my friend, “Ba by,

noth in’ else mat (Em)tered.”

(C)He was no more

than a ba by then.

Well, he seemed bro ken heart ed,

some thing with in him.

But the mo ment

that I first laid

(Em)eyes

on

him,

all a lone on (C)the edge of

sev en teen,

Just like the white winged dove sings a song that sounds like she’s sing in’,

(Em)“Ooh, (ba by) ooh,

(said) ooh.”

Just like the white winged dove sings a song that sounds like she’s sing in’,

(Em)“Ooh, (ba by) ooh, (said) ooh.”

Just like the white

Well, I (C)went to day.

May be (D)I will go a gain

to mor row.

And the mu sic there, well, it was

haunt ing ly fa mil iar.

When I (C)see you do in’ what I try to to for me with the words from a po et and a voice from a choir and a (C)mel o dy,

noth in’ else mat (Em)tered.

Just like the white winged dove

sings a song that sounds like she’s sing in’,

(Em)“Ooh, (ba by) ooh, (said) ooh.”

Just like the white winged dove

sings a song that sounds like she’s sing in’,

(Em)“Ooh, (ba by) ooh, (said) ooh.”

Just like the white

The clouds

nev er ex pect (D)it

when it rains,

but the sea

chang es (C)col or, but the sea

does not change.

(Em)So

with the slow,

grace ful (C)glow

of age,

I went forth

with an age (D)old

de sire

to please,

on the edge

of

(D)sev en

teen.

Just like the white winged dove

sings a song that sounds like she’s sing in’,

(Em)“Ooh, (ba by) ooh, (said) ooh.”

Just like the white winged dove

sings a song that sounds like she’s sing in’,

(Em)“Ooh, (ba by) ooh, (said) ooh.”

Just like the white

Well, then (C)sud den ly

there was (D)no one left stand in’ in the hall,

yeah yeah,

in a flood of tears that

(D)no one real ly ev er heard fall at all.

Well, I went search in’ for an an swer up the stairs and down the hall,

(Em)not to find an an swer,

just to hear the call of a night bird

sing in’, “Come a way.

(Come a way.

Come a way.)” Just like the white winged dove

sings a song that sounds like she’s sing in’,

(Em)“Ooh, (ba by) ooh, (said) ooh.”

Just like the white winged dove

sings a song that sounds like she’s sing in’,

(Em)“Ooh, (ba by) ooh, (said) ooh.”

Just like the white

Well, I (Em)hear you

in the morn in’

and I (Em)hear you

at night fall.

And some times

to be near you

is to be

un a ble

to hear you,

my love.

I’m a few years old er than you,

my love.

Just like the white winged dove

sings a song that sounds like she’s sing in’,

(Em)“Ooh, (ba by) ooh, (said) ooh.”

Just like the white winged dove

sings a song that sounds like she’s sing in’,

(Em)“Ooh, (ba by) ooh, (said) ooh.”

Just like the white (Em)“Ooh.”

Edge Of Seventeen by Stevie Nicks — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Edge Of Seventeen by Stevie Nicks 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 E at 150 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 "Edge Of Seventeen" 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 "Edge Of Seventeen"?
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 "Edge Of Seventeen" use?
Just 3 chords: C, D, Em. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Stevie Nicks songs work for kids?
Try "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST", "HAS ANYONE EVER WRITTEN ANYTHING FOR YOU", "TALK TO ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.