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.

How many chords does "Everybody Knows" use?

Just 21 chords: Ab, Am, Am7, Bbm, Bbm7, Bm, Bm7, C, +13 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other John Legend songs work for kids?

Try "Heaven", "Coming Home", "Number One". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Everybody Knows

· by John Legend

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Lyrics

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

Ba I’m try na find the words to say with he please said stay.

and she said.

It It’s seems writ ten like all you just o ver don’t my face (Bm7)know.

that I (Don’t can’t know.) The (C)func tion the same when you’re tun ing not me here.

I’m (Em)call ing your name and turn no ing one’s me down.

there.

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

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

But I wish you the best,

I guess.

’Cause ev ’ry bod y (Bm7)knows, but no bod y real ly (C)knows

how to make it work

or (D)how to ease the hurt.

We’ve heard it all be (Bm7)fore and ev ’ry bod y (C)knows

just how to make it right.

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

(Try,

try,

One more try, try,

try.)

one more (Am7)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 please said stay.

and she said.

It It’s seems writ ten like all you just o ver don’t my face (Bm7)know.

that I (Don’t can’t know.) The (C)ra di o’s on; you’re you’re tun ing not me out.

I’m (Em)try ing to speak; you’re turn no ing one’s me down.

there.

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

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

But I wish you the best,

I guess.

’Cause ev ’ry bod y (Bm7)knows, but no bod y real ly (C)knows

how to make it work

or (D)how to ease the hurt.

We’ve heard it all be (Bm7)fore and ev ’ry bod y (C)knows

just how to make it right.

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

(Try,

try,

One more try, try,

try.)

one more (Am7)try.

’Cause ev ’ry bod y knows,

but no bod y real ly knows.

Wish that you would un Oh, der I stand.

wish you’d un der stand.

Just an or di nar Oh, y just man.

an or di nar y (E)man.

Wish that we had known.

I (Am)wish that we had known

that (C)ev ’ry bod y knows,

but no (D)bod y real ly knows.

but no bod y real ly knows.

(Oh,

oh,

oh.)

No (D)bod y real ly knows.

(Oh,

oh,

oh.)

No (D)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 Db at 84 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 "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.
How many chords does "Everybody Knows" use?: Just 21 chords: Ab, Am, Am7, Bbm, Bbm7, Bm, Bm7, C, +13 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Legend songs work for kids?: Try "Heaven", "Coming Home", "Number One". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.