Glad You Came

by The Wanted

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Lyrics

The sun goes (Bb)down, the stars come (Gm)out and all that (F)counts is here and (Eb)now.

My u ni (Bb)verse will nev er be the (Gm)same.

I’m glad you (F)came.

You cast a (Eb)spell on me, spell on me.

You hit me like the sky (Eb)fell on me, fell on me.

And I de (Bb)cid ed you look (Eb)well on me, well on me.

So let’s go some where no one (Eb)else can see, you and me.

Turn the lights out (Eb)now, now I’ll take you by the (Gm)hand, hand you an oth er (Eb)drink, drink it if you (Gm)can.

Can you (Bb)spend a lit tle (Eb)time?

Time is slip ping a (Gm)way, a way from us.

So (Eb)stay, stay with me.

I can (Gm)make, (CN.C.)make you glad you (Eb)came.

The sun goes (Gm)down, the stars come (Eb)out and all that (Gm)counts is (Bb)here and (Eb)now.

My u ni (Gm)verse will nev er be the (Eb)same.

I’m glad you (F)came, I’m glad you (Eb)came.

You cast a I’m (Bb)glad you (Eb)came.

So glad you (Eb)came.

I’m (Bb)glad you (Eb)came.

I’m glad you (Eb)came.

The sun goes (Bb)down, the stars come (Gm)out and all that (F)counts is here and (Eb)now.

My u ni (Bb)verse will nev er be the (Gm)same.

I’m glad you (F)came, I’m glad you (Eb)came.

Glad You Came by The Wanted — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Glad You Came” by The Wanted 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 Eb at 126 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 "Glad You Came" 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 "Glad You Came"?
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.