Grey Street

by Dave Matthews Band

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(G)Oh, (D)look at how she lis tens; door,

she says noth ing of what (G)she thinks.

She just goes (Bm)stum bling through (G)her mem (A)o ries,

Oh, it there’s star ing out on to Grey (A)Street.

And she thinks, “Hey!

There’s a How did it come to this?

my door.

I dream my self a (Bm)thou sand times a round the (D)world,

but I (G)can’t get (Bm)out of this (G)place.”

Mm, (G)there’s an (Bm)emp ti ness in side her

and she’d do (D)an y thing to fill it in.

But all the col lors mix to geth (A)er

to grey.

And it (G)breaks her heart.

(G)How she (D)wish es it was dif f’rent; door,

she to God most can ev (G)’ry night.

And though she (Bm)swears it does (G)n’t lis (A)ten, ries,

Oh, it ’d still a hope in her it (A)might.

She says, “I pray,

There’s a oh, but they fall on deaf

my door.

Am I sup posed to (Bm)take it on my self the (D)Street

but I (G)to get (Bm)out of this (G)place?”

Oh, (G)there’s a (Bm)lone li ness in side her

and she’d do (D)an y thing to fill it in.

And though it’s red lors mix to geth (A)er

to grey.

And it (G)breaks her heart.

(G)How she blood bleed ing (A)from her now, it feels like (D)cold blue ice in her heart

when all the col ors mix to geth (A)er

to grey.

And it (G)breaks her heart.

(G)There’s a blood bleed ing (A)from her now, it’s more like (D)cold blue ice in her heart.

She feels like (Bm)kick ing out all the win dows

and set ting (D)fi re to this life.

She could change ev (Bm)’ry thing a bout her

us ing (D)col ors bold

and bright.

But all the col ors mix to geth (A)er

to grey.

And it (G)breaks her heart.

(D)Oh, it (G)breaks her heart

to (G)grey.

(Bm)Yeah.

(Bm)Yeah.

Grey Street by Dave Matthews Band — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Grey Street by Dave Matthews Band 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 D at 100 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 "Grey Street" 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 "Grey Street"?
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 "Grey Street" use?
Just 4 chords: A, Bm, D, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Dave Matthews Band songs work for kids?
Try "CRASH INTO ME", "Steady As We Go", "Christmas Song". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.