Even Flow

by Pearl Jam

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(D7)Freez ing, rests his head on a pil low made of con crete

a gain.

Oh, (D7)feel ing may be he’ll see a lit tle bet ter set of days,

yeah.

Oh, (D7)hand out, fac es that he sees time a gain ain’t that fam il iar.

Ooh, yeah.

Oh, (D7)dark grin he can’t help, when he’s hap py he looks in sane.

Ev en (Bb)flow,

thoughts ar rive like (D)but ter (C)flies,

oh, (D)he don’t (Bb)know,

so he chas es them a way.

Oh, (D)some day (Bb)yet,

he’ll be gin his (D)life a (C)gain,

(D)life a (C)gain,

(D)life a (C)gain.

(D7)Kneel ing, look ing through the pa per though he does n’t know to read,

ooh, yeah.

Oh, (D7)pray ing, now to some thing that has nev er showed him an y thing.

Oh, (D7)feel ing, un der stands the weath er of the win ter’s on it’s way.

Oh, (D7)ceil ings, few and far be tween all the le gal halls of shame.

Hey.

Ooh, (D)whisp ’ring (Bb)hands

gent ly lead him a way,

(D)him a (C)way,

(D)him a (C)way.

Yeah.

(D)Ev en (Bb)flow,

thoughts ar rive like (D)but ter (C)flies,

oh, (D)he don’t (Bb)know,

so he chas es them a way.

Oh, (D)some day (Bb)yet,

he’ll be gin his (D)life a (C)gain.

Oh, (D)whisp ’ring (Bb)hands

gent ly lead him a way,

(D)him a (C)way,

(D)him a (C)way.

Yeah.

Even Flow by Pearl Jam — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Even Flow” by Pearl Jam 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 D at 104 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 "Even Flow" 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 "Even Flow"?
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 "Even Flow" use?
Just 6 chords: Bb, C, Cpow, D, D7, Dpow. Take it one section at a time.
What other Pearl Jam songs work for kids?
Try "ELDERLY WOMAN BEHIND THE COUNTER IN A SMALL TOWN", "SIRENS", "BLACK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.