Everybody Knows

by John Legend

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It gets hard er the ev ’ry day, they’re but I can’t seem to shake the pain.

I’m by, try na find the words to say, with please stay.

and she said.

It’s writ ten all o ver my face (Am7)know.

that I can’t The (Bb)func tion the same when you’re not here.

I’m (Dm)call ing your name and no one’s there.

And I hope one day you’ll see no bod y has it (F)eas y.

I still can’t be lieve you found some bod y (Bb)new.

But I wish you the best,

I guess.

’Cause ev ’ry bod y (Am)knows, but no bod y real ly (Bb)knows

how to make it work

or (C)how to ease the hurt.

We’ve heard it all be (Am)fore and ev ’ry bod y (Bb)knows just how to make it right.

I wish we (C)gave it one more try.

(Try, try.)

One more try, (Try, try.)

one more (Gm)try.

’Cause ev ’ry bod y knows,

but no bod y real ly knows.

I don’t care what the peo ple say; they’re prob ’ly lone ly to an y way.

Ba by, don’t na fill the up your head with he said and she said.

It seems like you just ver don’t face (Am7)know.

that (Don’t know.) The (Bb)ra di o’s on; you’re tun not out.

I’m (Dm)try ing to speak; you’re turn one’s down.

And I know one day you’ll see no bod y has it (F)eas y.

I still can’t be lieve you found some bod y (Bb)new.

But I wish you the best,

I guess.

’Cause ev ’ry bod y (Am)knows, but no bod y real ly (Bb)knows

how to make it work

or (C)how to ease the hurt.

We’ve heard it all be (Am)fore and ev ’ry bod y (Bb)knows just how to make it right.

I wish we (C)gave it one more try.

(Try, try.)

One more try, (Try, try.)

one more (Gm)try.

’Cause ev ’ry bod y knows,

but no bod y real ly knows.

but no bod y real ly knows.

(D)Wish that you would un der stand.

(Wish you’d un der stand.) (E)Just an or di nar y man.

(Or di nar y (D)Wish that we had known.

(Gm)Wish that we had known

that (Bb)ev ’ry bod y knows,

but no (C)bod y real ly knows.

but no bod y real ly knows.

Oh,

oh,

oh.

No (C)bod y real ly knows.

Oh,

oh,

oh.

No (C)bod y real ly knows.

Everybody Knows by John Legend — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Everybody Knows by John Legend 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 Bb at 84 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Everybody Knows" 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 "Everybody Knows"?
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.