Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

by Elton John

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(Gm)When are you (Bb)gon na come (C)down?

then?

I (F)When are you (F)going to land?

It I (Eb)should have a stayed on the farm.

ka and I should have to (F)lis tened to my feet old man.

You (Gm7)know you can’t hold me for ev er.

I (F)did n’t sign up with you.

(Bb)found,

I’m (Eb)not a pres ent for your (C)friends got to o pen.

This (F)boy’s ing too young to be sing ing on the (Bbm)blues.

(Ab)Ah.

(Bbm)Ah.

So (F)good bye yel low brick (A7)road,

where the (Bb)dogs of so ci e ty howl.

You (D7)can’t plant me in your pent house.

I’m (C)go ing back to my (F)plough,

(Dm)back to the howl ing old owl in the woods,

(Bb)hunt ing the horn y backed (Db)toad.

Oh, (Eb)I’ve fi n’lly de cid ed my (Dm)fu ture lies

be (Bb)yond the (Bb)yel (C)low brick (Bbm)road.

(Ab)Ah.

(Bbm)Ah.

(Gm)What do you (Bb)think na you’ll (C)do then?

I (F)bet that’ll shoot (F)down your plane.

It I (Eb)should have a stayed ple of vod ka and I should have to (F)set you on your feet a gain.

You (Gm7)May be you’ll get a re place ment.

There’s (F)plen ty like me to be (Bb)found,

I’m (Eb)mon grels pres ent for who (C)ain’t got a pen ny, This (F)sniff ing for tid bits like you ing on the (Bbm)ground.

(Ab)Ah.

(Bbm)Ah.

So (F)good bye yel low brick (A7)road,

where the (Bb)dogs of so ci e ty howl.

You (D7)can’t plant me in your pent house.

I’m (C)go ing back to my (F)plough,

(Dm)back to the howl ing old owl in the woods,

(Bb)hunt ing the horn y backed (Db)toad.

Oh, (Eb)I’ve fi n’lly de cid ed my (Dm)fu ture lies

be (Bb)yond the (Bb)yel (C)low brick (Bbm)road.

(Ab)Ah.

(Bbm)Ah.

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” by Elton John 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 120 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 "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" 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 "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"?
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 "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" use?
Just 15 chords: A, A7, Ab, Bb, Bbm, C, D7, Db, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Elton John songs work for kids?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.