Is "Good Thing" 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 Thing"?

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.

What other Sam Smith songs work for kids?

Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Good Thing

· by Sam Smith

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Lyrics

I had a dream I was mugged out (Dm)side your (Am)house.

I had a (C)dream in a pan ic you came (Dm)run ning

out.

For a mo ment you were sure I’d (Dm)die on (Am)you.

For a mo ment I be lieved you (Dm)loved

me too.

We talk may be twen ty (Dm)times a (Am)day

(C)and still I nev er say what (Dm)I want to

say.

But life is nev er like this,

and you were nev er strong.

Too much of a good thing,

won’t be good swer for long.

Al though put you made my heart sing,

to stay with you would be wrong.

Too much of a good thing,

won’t be good an y more.

I Watch where I (E7)tread be fore I (F)fall.

I had a dream I was mugged out (Dm)side your (Am)house.

I had a (C)dream in a pan ic you came (Dm)run ning

out.

For a mo ment you were sure I’d (Dm)die on (Am)you.

For a mo ment I be lieved you (Dm)loved

me too.

We talk may be twen ty (Dm)times a (Am)day

(C)and still I nev er say what (Dm)I want to

say.

I thought I would n’t need to.

I guess I read you wrong.

Too much of a good thing,

won’t be good swer for long,

’cause I put ev ’ry thing out there

and I got noth ing at all.

Too much of a good thing,

is n’t good and you know.

I Watch where I (E7)walk be fore I (F)fall.

(Dm7)fall.

(F)fall.

Be fore I (C)fall.

Good Thing by Sam Smith — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Good Thing” by Sam Smith 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 C at 90 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 "Good Thing" 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 Thing"?: 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.
What other Sam Smith songs work for kids?: Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.