Heavenly Day

by Patty Griffin

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Oh, heav en ly day,

all the (Bb)clouds

blew

a way.

Got no trou ble to day

with an y one.

The smile on your (Gm)face

I live (Bb)on

ly to see.

It’s e nough for me, ba by.

It’s e nough for me,

oh, heav en ly day,

heav en ly day,

heav en ly (Bb)day.

To mor row may rain

with sor row.

Here’s a lit tle time

we can (Gm)bor

row.

For get all our trou bles in these (Bb)mo ments so few.

On ly the, (Cm9)right now, the on ly thing that, all that we real ly have to do

is have our selves a

heav en ly (Gm)day.

Lay here and (Bb)watch the trees sway.

Oh,

can’t see (Bb)no

oth er way.

No (Eb)way,

no (F)way, heav en ly day,

heav en ly day,

heav en ly (Bb)day.

No one at my shoul der

bring in’ me fears.

Got no clouds up a bove me

bring in’ me tears.

Got noth in’ to tell you,

I got (Bb)noth in’ much to say,

on ly I’m (Cm9)glad to be here with you on this (Eb)heav en ly, heav en ly, (F)heav en ly, heav en ly, heav en ly day.

Oh,

all the (Bb)trou bles gone a way.

Oh,

for a while an y (Gm)way,

for a while

an y way.

Heav en ly day, heav en ly (Gm)day, heav en ly (Bb)day, heav en ly (Gm)day, heav en ly day.

Oh,

heav en ly (Bb)day.

Heavenly Day by Patty Griffin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Heavenly Day” by Patty Griffin 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 Eb 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 "Heavenly Day" 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 "Heavenly Day"?
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 "Heavenly Day" use?
Just 6 chords: Bb, Cm9, Eb, F, Fsus4, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Patty Griffin songs work for kids?
Try "UP TO THE MOUNTAIN", "Up To The Mountain (MLK Song)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.