Is "Falling Slowly" 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 "Falling Slowly"?

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 "Falling Slowly" use?

Just 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, Em, F9, Fmaj9, Fsus2, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

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Falling Slowly

· by Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova

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Lyrics

(C)I don’t know you, (Fsus2)but I want you (C)all the more for that.

(C)Words fall through me and (Fsus2)al ways fool me, (C)and I can’t re act.

(Am7)Games that (G)nev er a (Fsus2)mount to (G)more than they’re (Am7)meant will (G)play them selves (F9)out.

(C)Take this sink in’ (Fsus2)boat and point it (Am7)home; we’ve still got (Fsus2)time.

(C)Raise your hope ful (Fsus2)voice; you have a (Am7)choice; you make it (Fsus2)now.

(C)Fall ing slow ly, (Fsus2)eyes that know me (C)and I can’t go back.

And (C)moods that take me (Fsus2)and e rase me, (C)and I’m paint ed black.

Well, (Am)you have (Em)suf fered e (Fsus2)nough and (G)warred with your (Am)self; it’s (G6)time that you (Fsus2)won.

(C)Take this sink in’ (Fsus2)boat and point it (Am7)home; we’ve still got (Fsus2)time.

(C)Raise your hope ful (Fsus2)voice; you have a (Am7)choice; you’ve made it (Fsus2)now.

(C)Fall in’ slow ly, (Fsus2)sing your mel o (Am7)dy; I’ll sing it (Fsus2)loud.

Take it all.

I paid the cost too late,

now you’re gone.

Falling Slowly by Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Falling Slowly” by Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova 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 69 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 "Falling Slowly" 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 "Falling Slowly"?: 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 "Falling Slowly" use?: Just 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, Em, F9, Fmaj9, Fsus2, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.