Here I Am

by Bryan Adams

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Lyrics

(Eb)Here I am,

we’ve (Bb)this is me.

There’s (Ab)no where else on earth I’d rath (Eb)er be.

Yeah, (Ab)Here I am,

just (Eb)me and you.

To (Db)night we make our dreams come be true.

It’s a (Cm)new (Ab)world, it’s a (Eb)new start.

It’s a (Cm)live with (Ab)the beat ing of young hearts.

It’s a (Cm)new (Ab)day, it’s a (Eb)new plan.

I’ve been (Fm)wait ing for you.

Here I am.

Here I am.

(Eb)Here we are,

we’ve (Bb)just be gun.

And (Ab)af ter all this time our time (Eb)has come.

Yeah, (Ab)here we are,

still (Eb)go ing strong,

right (Db)here in the place where we be long.

It’s a (Cm)new (Ab)world, it’s a (Eb)new start.

It’s a (Cm)live with (Ab)the beat ing of young hearts.

It’s a (Cm)new (Ab)day, it’s a (Eb)new plan.

I’ve been (Fm)wait ing for you.

Here I am.

Here I am.

Here I am.

Yeah, here I (Eb5)am.

Here I am.

Yeah, yeah,

yeah.

(Fm7)Wait ing for you.

(Eb)Here I am,

(Bb)this is me.

There’s (Ab)no where else on earth I’d rath (Eb)er be.

(Ab)Here I am,

just (Eb)me and you.

To (Db)night we’ll make our dreams

come true.

Oh, it’s a

Oh,

here I am.

(Ooh,

(Bb)here I am.

Here I am, Ooh,

(Bb)here I oh, am.

right next to you.

Ooh,

(Bb)here I am.) And (Cm)sud den ly (Ab)the world is (Eb)all brand (Bb)new.

Here I am.

(Oh, oh, oh.

Oh, Here oh, I oh.

am.

Oh, oh, oh.

Oh, I’m oh, gon oh.

na stay.

Oh, oh, oh.

Oh, oh, oh.) Now there’s (Fm)noth ing stand ing in our way.

Oh, here I am.

Here I am.

This is me.

Here I Am by Bryan Adams — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Here I Am by Bryan Adams 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 100 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great workout for your left hand — that oompah bass pattern means you're jumping between a low root note and a mid-range chord on every beat, and at 100 BPM in the key of Ab, accuracy matters more than speed. Start hands-separate and loop the left hand alone until those jumps feel automatic, especially under the Fm–Bb–Eb transitions where the bass note leaps are widest. Your right hand needs to distinguish between closely related shapes like Abmaj7, Abmaj9, and Absus2 — the differences are just one or two notes, so learn exactly which finger moves and which stay planted. Watch the Eb pedal sections: your left hand holds steady while harmony shifts above it, and rushing through those moments kills the peaceful feel. Once both hands are confident individually, combine them at around 70 BPM and build up. This one will genuinely solidify your comfort playing in flat keys with extended chords — skills that transfer everywhere.

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.
How many chords does "Here I Am" use?
Just 12 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Abmaj9, Absus2, Bb, C, Cm, Db, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bryan Adams songs work for kids?
Try "PLEASE FORGIVE ME", "CAN'T STOP THIS THING WE STARTED", "I DO IT FOR YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.