Is "Fidelity" 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 "Fidelity"?

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 "Fidelity" use?

Just 8 chords: Bb, C, Cpow, Dm, Dm7, F, G, G7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Regina Spektor songs work for kids?

Try "DANCE ANTHEM OF THE 80'S", "EET", "LAUGHING WITH". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Fidelity

· by Regina Spektor

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Lyrics

I nev er loved no bod y ful ly.

Al ways one foot on the ground.

And by pro tect in’ my heart tru ly,

I got (F)lost

in the (C)sounds

I hear in my (F)mind.

All of these voic es I hear in my (Dm7)mind.

All of these words

I hear in my (F)mind.

All of this (Bb)mu

sic and it breaks my heart, and it breaks my (C)heart.

And it breaks my heart.

When it (Bb)breaks my (F)heart.

Sup pose I nev er, ev er met you.

Sup pose we nev er fell in love.

Sup pose I nev er, ev er let you

kiss me (Dm)so sweet

and so (C)soft.

Sup pose I nev er, ev er (Bb)saw you.

Sup pose you nev er, ev er called.

Sup pose I kept on sing in’ love songs

just to (Dm)break

my own fall.

Just to break my fall.

Just to (Bb)break my fall.

(Bb)Break my (F)fall,

(Bb)break my fall.

(Dm)All my friends say (Dm)that of course it’s (G)gon na get bet ter, (G7)gon na get bet ter, (C)bet ter, bet ter, bet ter, (C)bet ter, bet ter, (C)bet ter, bet ter.

You nev er love no bod y (F)ful ly.

Al ways one foot on the ground.

And by pro tect in’ my heart tru ly

I got (F)lost

in the (C)sounds

I hear in my (F)mind.

All of these voic es I hear in my (Dm)mind.

All of these words

I hear in my (F)mind.

All of this (Bb)mu

sic and it breaks my heart, and it breaks my heart.

I hear in my mind,

all of these voic es I hear in my mind.

All of these words

I hear in my mind.

All of this (Bb)mu

sic and it breaks my heart, and it breaks my (C)heart.

It breaks my (F)heart.

When it (Bb)breaks my (F)heart.

When it (Bb)breaks my (F)heart,

breaks (C)my heart.

When it (Bb)breaks my (F)heart,

it (Bb)breaks my heart.

And it (Bb)breaks my heart

when it (Bb)breaks my (C)heart.

Fidelity by Regina Spektor — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Fidelity” by Regina Spektor 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 90 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 "Fidelity" 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 "Fidelity"?: 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 "Fidelity" use?: Just 8 chords: Bb, C, Cpow, Dm, Dm7, F, G, G7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Regina Spektor songs work for kids?: Try "DANCE ANTHEM OF THE 80'S", "EET", "LAUGHING WITH". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.