Is "For Those Tears I Died" 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 "For Those Tears I Died"?

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 "For Those Tears I Died" use?

Just 6 chords: A, B, B7, C#m, E, E7. Take it one section at a time.

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For Those Tears I Died

· by Children Of The Day

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Lyrics

You said You’d (C#m)come

and (A)share all my (B)sor rows.

(E)You said You’d (C#m)be there for (A)all my to (B)mor rows.

(E)I came so (B)close

to (A)send ing You a (B)way,

but (E)just like You (C#m)prom ised, You (A)came there to (B7)stay;

I just had to (E)pray.

And (E)Je (B)sus (E7)said, (A)“Come to the (A)wa ter, (E)stand by My side.

I (B7)know you are thirst y; you (B)won’t (A)be (B)de (E)nied.

I (E)felt (B)ev (E7)’ry (A)tear

(A)drop when in dark ness you (E)cried,

and I strove to re (B7)mind

you that for (B7)those tears I (E)died.”

Your good ness so (C#m)great, You I (A)can’t un der (B7)stand,

and (E)dear Lord, I out (C#m)know God, that (A)all this was (B7)planned.

(E)I know You’re (B)here now and (A)al ways will (B)be.

Your (E)love loosed my (C#m)chains

and (A)in You I’m (B7)free,

but Je sus, why (E)me?

And (E)Je (B)sus (E7)said, (A)all the right (B7)doors

and I (E)thank you and (C#m)praise you from (A)Earth’s hum ble (B7)shores.

Take me, I’m (E)Yours.

And (E)Je (B)sus (E7)said, (A)“Come to the (A)wa ter, (E)stand by My side.

I (B7)know you are thirst y; You (B)won’t (A)be (B)de (E)nied.

I (E)felt (B)ev (E7)’ry (A)tear

(A)drop when in dark ness you (E)cried,

and I strove to re (B7)mind

you that for (B7)those tears I (E)died.”

And (E)Je (B)sus (E7)says, (A)“Come to the (A)wa ter, (E)stand by My side.

I (B7)know you are thirst y; You (B)won’t (A)be (B)de (E)nied.

I (E)felt (B)ev (E7)’ry (A)tear

(A)drop when in dark ness you (E)cried,

and I strove to re (B7)mind

you that for (B7)those tears I (E)died.”

And (E)Je (B)sus (E7)says, (E)died.”

For Those Tears I Died by Children Of The Day — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “For Those Tears I Died” by Children Of The Day 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 E at 113 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 "For Those Tears I Died" 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 "For Those Tears I Died"?: 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 "For Those Tears I Died" use?: Just 6 chords: A, B, B7, C#m, E, E7. Take it one section at a time.