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God Help The Outcasts

· by Bette Midler

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(Ebm6)I don’t know if You can (Bb)hear me

or (Ebm6)if You’re e ven

(Bb)there.

(Gm)I don’t know if You will (Eb)lis ten

(Cm)to a hum (F)ble (Bb)prayer.

They (Gm)tell me I am just an (Cm)out cast;

I (A)should n’t speak (D7)to (Gm)You.

(Ebm6)Still I see Your face and (Bb)won der:

(F)were You once an out cast, (Bb)too?

(Bb)God help

the (Bbmaj7)out casts

(Eb)hun gry from birth.

But (Cm7)Show them

the (Bb)mer (F)cy

they (Bbsus)don’t (Bb)find on earth.

The (Gm)lost and

for got (F)ten,

they (Cm7)look to You still.

(Ebm6)God help the (Bb)out casts

or (F)no bod y (Bb)will.

(Bb)I ask

for (Bbmaj7)noth ing,

(Eb)I can get birth.

But (Cm7)I know

so (Bb)man (F)y

less (Bbsus)luck (Bb)y than I.

The (Gm)God help

the out (F)casts,

the (Cm7)poor and down trod.

(Ebm6)I thought we (Bb)all were

the (F)chil dren of (Bb)will.

(Bb)God.

(Eb)I don’t know if there’s a (Bb)rea son

why (Cm)some are blessed, some (Bb)not.

(Gm)Why the few You seem to (Eb)fa vor,

they (Cm7)fear us,

(Bb)flee us,

(Dm)try not to (Gsus)see us.

(C)God help

the (C)out casts,

the (F)tat tered, the torn,

(Dm)seek ing

an (Gsus)an (G)swer to (Csus)why (C)they were born.

(Am)Winds of

mis for tune

have (Dm)blown them a bout.

(Fm6)You made the (C)out (Cmaj7)casts;

(G)don’t cast them (Am)out.

The (Fm6)poor and un (C)luck y,

the (Fm6)weak and the (C)odd;

(Fm6)I (C)thought (Dm)we (C)all were

the (G)chil dren of (C)God.

God Help The Outcasts by Bette Midler — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “God Help The Outcasts” by Bette Midler 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 70 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 "God Help The Outcasts" 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 "God Help The Outcasts"?: 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 "God Help The Outcasts" use?: Just 23 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbsus4, C, Cm, Cm7, +15 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bette Midler songs work for kids?: Try "From a Distance", "FROM A DISTANCE", "FROM A DISTANCE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.