Is "Good Enough" 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 "Good Enough"?

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 "Good Enough" use?

Just 13 chords: A, A7, Apow, B, Bm, Bm7, C#m, D, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Sarah McLachlan songs work for kids?

Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Good Enough

· by Sarah McLachlan

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Lyrics

Hey, Hey, your glass would is emp ty; can dy?

it’s a (E)hell of a long way home.

Why don’t you let pen, me take you;

it’s no (C#m)good to go a (D)lone.

I nev er would have o

pened up, but you (D)seemed so real to me.

Who’s Af ter all the bull shit I’ve heard, it’s re (D)fresh ing not to see.

You I don’t (D6)have to pre tend;

she (Dm6)does n’t ex pect it from (A)me.

So, Don’t tell me I

he’s have n’t been good (F#m)to you.

Don’t tell me I

he’s have n’t been there for you.

And Just tell me why (D)why is noth ing is (A)good e (E)nough.

Hey, lit tle girl, would you like some can dy?

it’s Your (E)mom ma said that o kay.

The door is o pen, come on side.

No, I (C#m)can’t come out to (D)day.

It’s not the wind that cracked

your shoul der and (D)threw you to the ground.

Who’s there that makes you so a fraid?

heard, You’re re (D)shak en to the bone.

You know I (D6)don’t un der stand;

you (Dm6)de serve so much than this.

(A)me.

So, don’t tell me why

he’s nev er been good (F#m)to you.

Don’t tell me why

he’s nev er been there for you.

And I’ll tell you that (D)why is sim ply not (A)good e (E)nough.

(Esus)Oh, so just (E)let me try

and I will be good (F#m)to you.

Just let me try

and I will be there for you.

I’ll show you why you’re so much more than (A)good e (E)nough.

So, don’t tell me why

he’s nev er been good (F#m)to you.

Don’t tell me why

he’s nev er been there for you.

And I’ll tell you that (D)why you’re so is sim ply not (A)good e (E)nough.

Oh, so just let me try

and I will be good (F#m)to you.

Just let me try

and I will be there for you.

And I’ll show you why (D)why you’re so much more ply than (A)good e (E)nough.

Oh, so just let me try

Good Enough by Sarah McLachlan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Good Enough” by Sarah McLachlan 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 A 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 "Good Enough" 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 "Good Enough"?: 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 "Good Enough" use?: Just 13 chords: A, A7, Apow, B, Bm, Bm7, C#m, D, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sarah McLachlan songs work for kids?: Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.