Here I Am

by Renee Sandstrom

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Lyrics

They tell you a good girl is qui et and that you should nev er ask why

’cause it on ly makes it hard er to fit in.

You should be hap py, ex cit ed, e ven if you’re just in vit ed, ’cause the win ners need some one to clap for them.

If how you’re liv (F7sus)It’s so hard just wait ing in a line that nev er moves.

you’ve got It’s (F7)time you start ed mak ing

to (Abmaj7)your own rules.

You’ve got to (Eb)scream un til there’s noth ing left, with (Bb)your last breath say, “Here I am,

here I am.”

Make them lis ten ’cause (Eb)there’s no way you’ll be ig nored, not (Bb)an y more, say, “Here I am,

here I am.”

Here I am,

ah, ah, ah.

Here I am,

ah, ah.

You on ly get one life to work it, so who cares if it’s not per fect,

say, “It’s close e nough to per er fect for me.”

Why should you hide from the thun der and the light ning that you’re un der, ’cause there ain’t no bod y else you want to be.

If how you’re liv (F7sus)It’s ing is n’t work ing, in there’s one thing that ’ll help:

you’ve got to (F7)fin ’lly just stop search ing

to (Abmaj7)find your self.

You’ve got to (Eb)scream un til there’s noth ing left, with (Bb)your last breath say, “Here I am,

here I am.”

Make them lis ten ’cause (Eb)there’s no way you’ll be ig nored, not (Bb)an y more, say, “Here I am,

here I am.”

Here I am,

ah, ah, ah.

Here I am,

ah, ah.

You on ly get one

Here I am.

The world (Ab)bet ter make some room,

yeah, move o ver, o ver,

(Ab)’cause you’re com ing through,

’cause you’re com ing through.

Got

Here I am,

ah, ah, ah.

Here I am,

ah, ah, ah.

Here I am.

Here I Am by Renee Sandstrom — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Here I Am by Renee Sandstrom 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 Ab at 71 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 "Here I Am" 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 "Here I Am"?
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.