Hello Seattle

by Owl City

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Lyrics

(Bb)Hel lo Se at tle, (Gm)I am a (Eb)moun tain (Bb)eer

in the hills and (Eb)high lands.

(Bb)I fall a sleep in (Gm)hos pi tal (Eb)park ing (Bb)lots

and a wake in your mer mouth.

(Bb)Hel lo Se at tle, (Gm)I am a (Eb)man ta (Bb)ray

deep be neath the (Eb)blue waves.

(Bb)I’ll crawl the sand y (Gm)bot tom of (Eb)Pu get (Bb)Sound

and con struct a sum of home.

(breeze, breeze, (F)breeze, breeze, (Gm)breeze, breeze, breeze, breeze...)

(Bb5)Hel lo Se at tle, (G5)I am an (Eb5)al ba (Bb5)tross

on the docks and (Eb5)moored boats.

(Bb5)I sail a bove your (G5)in lets and (Eb5)in ter (Bb5)states

through the rain and o pen wind.

(Bb5)Hel lo Se at tle, (G5)I am an (Eb5)old light (Bb5)house

throw ing beams of (Eb5)bright light.

(Bb5)Red in the morn ing, (G5)blue in the (Eb5)eve ning (Bb5)sun,

tak ing heed for ev ’ry one.

(Eb5)Hel lo Se (F5)at tle, (G5)I am a moun tain (Eb5)eer

in the hills and high lands, (Eb5)I fall a (F5)sleep in (G5)hos pi tal park ing (Eb5)lots.

Take me a (Eb5)bove

(F5)your (G5)light, car ry me (Eb5)through

(F5)the (G5)night.

Hold me se (Eb5)cure

(F5)in (G5)flight, sing me to (Eb5)sleep

(F5)to (G5)night.

Take me a (Eb5)bove

(F5)your (G5)light, car ry me (Eb5)through

(F5)the (G5)night.

Hold me se (Eb5)cure

(F5)in (G5)flight, sing me to (Eb5)sleep

(F5)to (G5)night.

Take me a (G5)night.

Hello Seattle by Owl City — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hello Seattle” by Owl City 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 115 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Hello Seattle" 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 "Hello Seattle"?
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 "Hello Seattle" use?
Just 9 chords: Bb, Bbpow, C, Eb, Ebpow, F, Fpow, Gm, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Owl City songs work for kids?
Try "FIREFLIES", "Fireflies", "GOOD TIME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.