Is "Eli's Comin'" 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 "Eli's Comin'"?

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 "Eli's Comin'" use?

Just 16 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, C, C7, Cdom, Cm, Cm7, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Three Dog Night songs work for kids?

Try "SHAMBALA", "BLACK AND WHITE", "MAMA TOLD ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Eli's Comin'

· by Three Dog Night

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Lyrics

E li’s

com in’,

E li’s

a com in’!

(Cm7)Whoa, you bet ter (Gm7)hide your (Abmaj7)heart,

your (Gm7)lov in’ heart.

(Fm7)E li’s a com in’ and the cards say.

(F7)Bro ken heart, oh, bro ken heart!

(F)E li’s com in’, (Fm7)hide your heart, girl.

(Bb)E li’s com in’, (Fm7)hide your heart, girl.

(F)Girl, E li’s a (Fm7)com in’, bet ter hide.

(Bb)Girl, E li’s a (Eb)com in’, bet ter hide your heart!

Your (Fm7)heart!

E li’s com in’, hide your heart!

You (Fm7)bet ter, bet ter hide your heart!

(Eb)E li’s com in’, bet ter (Fm7)walk, walk, but you’ll nev er get a way, no, you’ll nev er get a way from the burn and the heart ache, I walked to A pol lo and the bay, and (Gm7)ev ’ry (C11)where (C)I (Fm)go, whoa!

E li’s a com in’,

E li’s a com in’ and he’s com in’ to get me, ma ma!

(G)I’m down on my knees.

(F)E li’s com in’ (Fm7)hide it!

(F)Girl, E li’s a (Fm7)com in’, bet ter hide.

(Bb)Girl, E li’s a (Eb)com in’, bet ter hide your heart!

Your (Fm7)heart!

E li’s com in’, hide your heart!

You (Fm7)bet ter, bet ter hide your heart!

(Eb)E li’s com in’, bet ter (Fm7)cry, cry, but he’s nev er gon na hear, no, he’s nev er gon na hear, and he ain’t gon na fol low, I cried at the cor ners of the square, and (Gm7)ev ’ry (C11)where (C)I (Fm)go, whoa!

E li’s a com in’,

E li’s a com in’ and he’s com in’ to get me, ma ma!

(G)I’m down on my knees.

(F)E li’s com in’ (Fm7)hide it!

(G)I’m down on my knees.

I’m down on my knees.

Oh, no, no, no!

Hide it!

(Fm7)Whoa, hide it!

Hide it!

Whoa, hide it!

Hide it!

E li’s com in’,

E li’s a com in’.

Bet ter (Gm7)hide!

(Fm7)E li’s com in’, bet ter (Gm7)hide your heart, girl.

(Fm7)E li’s com in’, bet ter hide your heart, girl.

Eli's Comin' by Three Dog Night — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Eli's Comin'” by Three Dog Night 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 Ab at 100 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 "Eli's Comin'" 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 "Eli's Comin'"?: 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 "Eli's Comin'" use?: Just 16 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, C, C7, Cdom, Cm, Cm7, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Three Dog Night songs work for kids?: Try "SHAMBALA", "BLACK AND WHITE", "MAMA TOLD ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.