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Heaven Help Me

· by Dean Pitchford

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I (A)don’t en joy (E)be ing her (D)jail er.

I (A)don’t rel ish (E)tell ing her, “No!”

But (Dmaj7)then I think what if I (C#m7)fail her?

(Cmaj7)How can I (Bm7)just let her (E7sus)go?

(A)I strive to (E)be a good (D)preach er.

I (A)try not to (E)go o ver (F#sus2)board.

But (Dmaj7)then I think, if I can’t (C#m7)reach her,

(G)how can I face my (E)Lord?

(A)Heav en (F#m7)help me (B)shoul der (E)my load; (A)ev ’ry (D)day’s a (D)strug gle.

(E)Still, (Fdim7)some one’s got to (F#m7)take the high road.

If I (E)don’t, who (Asus)will?

(C)I be came a (F)man of God

to do His work,

to spread His word, to (F)ease some pain and (Em7)dry some (Am)tears.

(Dm7)That (Gsus)was the (Csus)plan.

But (F#m)I

(E)might have thought twice

if on ly I (A)knew that (F)I’d spend (C)all of my time say ing, (Dm7)“Ainh, ainh, ainh, (Em7)no!

No!

Don’t (G)do that!”

See, (Bb)ev ’ry one (F)prays for sal (Eb)va tion.

I’m (Bb)hap py to (F)give them the (Gsus)tools.

The (Ebmaj7)prob lem is— here’s my frus (Dm7)tra tion

(Dbmaj7)no bod y wants to have (F)rules.

So (A)Heav en (F#m7)help me (B)with my (E)la bors.

(A)How can (D)you ex (D)pect one man to (Fdim7)save his fam ’ly (F#m)and his neigh bors?

Heav

en (C#m7)help me.

Oh, Heav en (B7)help me.

If Heav en can’t,

who (A)can?

Heaven Help Me by Dean Pitchford — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Heaven Help Me” by Dean Pitchford 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 A at 104 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 "Heaven Help 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 "Heaven Help 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 "Heaven Help Me" use?: Just 32 chords: A, Am, Asus4, B, B7, Bb, Bm7, C, +24 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Dean Pitchford songs work for kids?: Try "LEARNING TO BE SILENT", "MAMA SAYS", "THE GIRL GETS AROUND". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.