Is "Escape" 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 "Escape"?

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 "Escape" use?

Just 7 chords: C9, Cmaj7, Dm7, F, F6, Fmaj7, G7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Rupert Holmes songs work for kids?

Try "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Escape

· by Rupert Holmes

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Lyrics

I was ti red of my (F)la dy,

we’d been to (F6)geth er too long.

I Like a worn out re cord ing

have of my fa vor ite same old dull rou tine.

So while she lay to there (F)sleep ing

I read the (F6)pa per in bed.

And in the (C9)per son al col umns,

there was this (F6)let ter I read:

If you like (C9)pi ña co (F)la das

and get ting (F6)caught in the (Cmaj7)rain,

if you’re (C9)not in to (F)yo ga,

if you (F6)have half a (Cmaj7)brain,

if you like (C9)mak ing love at (F)mid row night

in the (F6)dunes (Cmaj7)of the (Cmaj7)Cape,

then I’m the (C9)love that you’ve (F)looked for,

write to (F6)me and es (Cmaj7)cape.

I did n’t think a bout my (F)la dy,

I know I (F6)sound kind of mean.

I But me and my old la dy

I fal len in to the same old dull rou tine.

It So I wrote love the (F)pa per,

took out a (F6)per son al ad.

And though I’m (C9)no bod y’s po et,

I thought it (F6)was n’t half bad.

Yes, I like (C9)pi ña co (F)la das

and get ting (F6)caught in the (Cmaj7)rain.

I’m not (C9)much in to (F)health food,

I am (F6)in to cham (Cmaj7)pagne.

I’ve got to (C9)meet you by to (F)mor row noon,

and cut (F6)through (Cmaj7)this red (Cmaj7)tape

then at a (C9)bar called O’ (F)Mal ley’s

where we’ll (F6)plan our es (Cmaj7)cape.

I So I wait ed with high

If you like pi ña co (F)la das

and get ting (F6)caught in the (Cmaj7)rain,

if you’re (C9)not in to (F)yo ga,

if you (F6)have half a (Cmaj7)brain,

if you like (C9)mak ing love at (F)mid night

in the (F6)dunes (Cmaj7)of the (Cmaj7)Cape,

I’m the (C9)love that you’ve (F)looked for,

write to (F6)me and es (Cmaj7)cape.

Yes, I like (C9)pi ña co (F)la das

and get ting (F6)caught in the (Cmaj7)rain,

if you’re (C9)not in to (F)yo ga,

if you (F6)have half a (Cmaj7)brain,

if you like (C9)mak ing love at (F)mid night

in the (F6)dunes (Cmaj7)of the (Cmaj7)Cape,

I’m the (C9)love that you’ve (F)looked for,

write to (F6)me and es (Cmaj7)cape.

Yes, I like (C9)pi ña co (Cmaj7)cape.

Escape by Rupert Holmes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Escape” by Rupert Holmes 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 C at 70 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 "Escape" 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 "Escape"?: 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 "Escape" use?: Just 7 chords: C9, Cmaj7, Dm7, F, F6, Fmaj7, G7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Rupert Holmes songs work for kids?: Try "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.