Exhale

by Whitney Houston

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(1.) ’ry one (F)falls

in love some (C)times.

Some times it’s (Dm7)wrong us

and some times it’s (C)right.

For ev ’ry (F)win

some one must (C)fail,

but there comes a (Dm7)point when,

when we ex (C)hale, yeah, yeah.

Say, (F)shoop shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (Dm7)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (F)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (Dm7)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Some times you’ll (F)laugh,

some times you’ll (C)cry.

Life nev er (Dm7)tells us

and the whens or (C)whys.

When you’ve got (F)friends

to wish you (C)well,

but you’ll find a (Dm7)point when

you will ex (C)hale, yeah, yeah.

Say, (F)shoop shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (Dm7)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (F)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (Dm7)doo.

Shoop shoop shoo be (C)doo.

Some times you’ll (C)doo.

Hearts are of ten bro ken when there are words un spo ken.

In your soul there’s an swers to your prayers.

If you’re (Dm7)search ing for a place you know, a fa (C)mil iar face, some where to go,

you should (F)look in side your soul, you’re half way there.

Some times you’ll (C)doo.

Exhale by Whitney Houston — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Exhale” by Whitney Houston 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 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 "Exhale" 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 "Exhale"?
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 "Exhale" use?
Just 7 chords: Am, C, Dm7, E, Esus4, F, Fmaj7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Whitney Houston songs work for kids?
Try "I BELIEVE IN YOU AND ME", "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU", "IT'S NOT RIGHT BUT IT'S OKAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.