Is "Enough For Now" 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 "Enough For Now"?

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 "Enough For Now" use?

Just 5 chords: C, Csus2, D, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other The Fray songs work for kids?

Try "HAPPINESS", "HEARTBEAT", "FALL AWAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Enough For Now

· by The Fray

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Lyrics

The (Em)daugh ter’s fa ther watch es nev er could (D)qui et ly, we as sume.

(Em)He’s no long er with us, but he left this dust y room in your name, and it’s an hon or.

It’s a shame, but it’s your hon or.

(Em)Take it and on your shoul der ’til you can find an oth er.

But (Em)That’s e nough

for now.

He should ’ve (Csus2)nev er left you bro ken.

He should ’ve (Em)held you, (Csus2)things your fa ther nev er could do.

(Em)That’s e nough

for now.

He would ’ve (Csus2)nev er left you bro ken.

He would ’ve (Em)held you, (Csus2)things your fa ther nev er told you.

The (Em)cen tu ry be fore, you nev er could (D)qui turn twen ty as one.

(Em)Years and years he wait ed, just he watch ing for a son.

For some one to go a head, or.

It’s a take the name he said.

or.

(Em)Years it and years he wait ed, and a ter came in stead.

er.

But (Em)that’s e nough

for now.

He nev er (Csus2)want ed to you bro ken.

He would ’ve (Em)held you, (Csus2)things your fa ther nev er told you.

(Em)That’s e nough

for now.

I would ’ve (Csus2)nev er left you bro ken.

I would ’ve (Em)held you, (Csus2)things your fa ther nev er told you.

(Em)Breath ing comes in pairs

ex cept for twice.

(Em)One be gins and one’s good bye.

(Em)Six ty years of sor row, he got (Em)five or six of bliss.

(Em)Left my moth er’s moth er with out so much as a

(Em)kiss,

as a kiss.

But (Em)that’s e nough (Csus2)things your fa ther nev er could (Em)do.

(D)Words your fa ther nev er told you.

(Em)Six ty years of sor row, he got (Em)five or six of bliss.

(Em)Left my moth er’s moth er with out so much as a (Csus2)kiss.

Enough For Now by The Fray — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Enough For Now” by The Fray 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 G at 132 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 "Enough For Now" 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 "Enough For Now"?: 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 "Enough For Now" use?: Just 5 chords: C, Csus2, D, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Fray songs work for kids?: Try "HAPPINESS", "HEARTBEAT", "FALL AWAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.