Have A Little Faith In Me

by Joe Cocker

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When (F5)the road gets (F5)dark

(F5)and you can no long er (F5)see,

let my love lin’; throw a (F5)spark, per, start

and have a (F5)lit tle faith in me.

And when And when the tears you cry

are all turn a round you can (F5)be lieve,

give these lov ing arms I a (F5)try, ba by,

and have a (F5)lit tle faith in me.

And have a lit tle (F)faith in me,

and have a lit tle (Bb)faith in me.

And (Bb)have a lit tle (F)faith in me.

Have a lit tle (Bb)faith in me.

When (F5)your se cret (F5)heart

(F5)can not speak so eas i (F5)ly,

come here, love lin’; from a (F5)whis per, start

to have a (F5)lit tle faith in me.

And when And back’s a gainst the wall,

are just you can no and you’ll (F5)er see

I will catch ing you, I a (F5)catch your fall.

So have a (F5)lit tle faith in me.

And have a lit tle (F)faith in me,

and have a lit tle (Bb)faith in me.

And (Bb)have a lit tle (F)faith in me.

Have a lit tle (Bb)faith in me.

(C)(Ooh,

(G)ooh,

(Am)ooh,

(C)ooh, have a lit tle (F)faith in

Have a lit tle faith (C)in me.

(C)(Ooh,

(G)ooh,

(Am)ooh,

(C)ooh, have a lit tle (F)faith in

Have a lit tle faith (C)in me.

(F)faith.)

Have a lit tle (C)faith in me.

Have A Little Faith In Me by Joe Cocker — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Have A Little Faith In Me” by Joe Cocker 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 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 "Have A Little Faith In Me" 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 "Have A Little Faith In Me"?
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 "Have A Little Faith In Me" use?
Just 8 chords: Am, Bb, C, Dm, F, Fpow, G, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Joe Cocker songs work for kids?
Try "With a Little Help from My Friends", "A Song for You", "UP WHERE WE BELONG". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.