Have You Forgotten?

by Darryl Worley

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I hear peo ple say in’

we don’t need this war.

But I say there’s some turb things worth (C)fight in’ for.

What a bout our free dom

and this the piece of ground?

We did n’t get to keep ’em show by (C)back in’ down.

(D)They say we don’t re a lize the mess (C)look we’re get tin’ in.

Be fore you start your preach in’, let me ask you this, my friend: Have you for got ten

how it felt that day,

to see your home land un der fire roes

and her (D)peo ple blown a way?

Have you for got ten

a when those tow ta ers

fell?

We had neigh bors still in side,

go in’ through a liv in’ hell.

And you (C)say we should n’t wor ry ’bout Bin (D)La den.

Have you for got ten?

They took all the foot age

we off my T V.

But Said it’s too dis turb ing

for (C)you and me.

It ’ll just breed an ger,

that’s what the ex perts say.

If it was up to me, I’d

show it (C)ev ’ry day.

(D)They Some say this coun try’s just

out mess (C)look in’ for a fight.

Well, af ter nine e lev en, man, I’d have to say that’s right.

Have you for got ten

how it felt ple killed?

to see Yes, some went down like he roes

in that (D)Penn syl va nia field.

Have you for got ten

a bout our Pen ta gon?

fell?

All the loved ones that we lost

and those left to car ry on?

And we (C)vowed to get the ones be hind Bin (D)La den.

Have you for got ten?

Have you for got ten?

I’ve (D)been there with the sol diers who’ve (C)gone a way to war.

And you can (Am)bet that they re mem ber

just (C)what they’re fight in’ for.

(CN.C.)Have you for got ten

all the peo

Have you for got ten?

Have you for got ten?

Have you for got (G)ten?

Have You Forgotten? by Darryl Worley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Have You Forgotten?” by Darryl Worley 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 G at 100 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 "Have You Forgotten?" 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 You Forgotten?"?
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 You Forgotten?" use?
Just 4 chords: Am, C, D, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Darryl Worley songs work for kids?
Try "I MISS MY FRIEND". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.