Is "Fountain Of Sorrow" 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 "Fountain Of Sorrow"?

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 "Fountain Of Sorrow" use?

Just 8 chords: Am, Bb, C, C#dim7, Csus4, Dm, F, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Jackson Browne songs work for kids?

Try "PRETENDER", "DOCTOR, MY EYES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Fountain Of Sorrow

· by Jackson Browne

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Lyrics

(Dm)Look in’ through some (Csus)pho to (C)graphs I (Bb)found in side a drawer,

I was (Dm)tak en by a (Csus)pho to (C)graph of you.

And There were (Dm)one or two see I for (Csus)know that (C)you was would ’ve liked a lit tle more, seems

but they be (Dm)did n’t show your some (Csus)spir it (C)quite as true.

But You were (Am)turn ing ’round years to a see ple who there was be (Bb)hind (F)you.,

and I (Am)took your child ish laugh looks ter by per sur prise.

(C)fool.

(F)And at the (Bb)mo ment that my cam er a hap pened to (Dm)find you,

there was (Gm7)just a trace of sor row in your (F)eyes.

(C)Now the (Dm)things that I re (Csus)mem ber (C)seem so (Bb)dis tant and so small,

though it (Dm)has n’t real ly (Csus)been that (C)long a time.

And while What (Dm)I ure’s was see ing for (Csus)was n’t (C)what was hap pen ing still you at all, seems

al though be (Dm)for a while, our some (Csus)path did (C)seem to climb.

But when you (Am)see through love’s years il a lu ple sions, chang lies the (Bb)dan (F)ger,

and your (Am)per fect lov er just looks like a per fect school.

(C)fool.

(F)So you go (Bb)run ning off in search of a per fect strang (Dm)mind er,

while the (Gm7)just a trace of sor row in your (F)eyes.

(C)Now the (Gm7)lone li ness seems to (Bb)spring from your life like a (F)foun tain (C)from a pool.

Foun tain of sor row,

foun tain of light.

You’ve known that (F)hol low sound of your own steps in flight.

You’ve had to (F)hide some times, but (C#dim7)now you’re all right.

And it’s (F)good to see your smil ing face to night.

(C)Now for

Foun tain of sor row,

foun tain of light.

You’ve known that (F)hol low sound of your own steps in flight.

You’ve had to (F)strug gle,

you’ve had to fight

to keep un der stand ing

and com pas sion in sight.

You could be (F)laugh ing at me,

you’ve got the right.

But you go on (F)smil ing

so clear and so bright.

Fountain Of Sorrow by Jackson Browne — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Fountain Of Sorrow” by Jackson Browne 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 127 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 "Fountain Of Sorrow" 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 "Fountain Of Sorrow"?: 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 "Fountain Of Sorrow" use?: Just 8 chords: Am, Bb, C, C#dim7, Csus4, Dm, F, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jackson Browne songs work for kids?: Try "PRETENDER", "DOCTOR, MY EYES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.