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 11 chords: A7, Am, C, Dm, Dm7, E7, Em, Em7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Air Supply songs work for kids?

Try "MAKING LOVE OUT OF NOTHING AT ALL", "EVERY WOMAN IN THE WORLD", "NOW AND FOREVER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Here I Am

· by Air Supply

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Lyrics

(Fmaj7)Here I (C)am,

(Em7)play ing with those (Am)mem ’ries a (Em7)gain;

and (A)just when I thought time had set me (Dm)free,

those thoughts of you keep taunt ing me.

Hold ing (C)you;

a (Am)feel ing make I nev er it out (Em7)grew,

I’ve though (A)each and ev ’ry part of me has tried.

(Dm7)On ly you can fill that space in side.

So, there’s (G)no sense pre tend ing, my miss heart ’ry is not mend ing.

(C)Just when I thought I was (Dm)o ver you,

and (C)just when I thought I could stand on my own, oh, ba by, those mem ’ries come crash ing through; and I just (Am)can’t

go (Dm7)on (Em7)with (Fmaj7)out

(C)you.

On my (C)own,

I’ve (Am)tried to make the best of it a (Em7)lone.

I’ve done (A)ev ’ry thing I can to ease the pain.

(Dm7)On But on ly you can stop the rain.

I just (G)can’t live with out you, I miss ev ’ry thing a bout you.

(C)Just when I thought I was (Dm)o ver you,

and (C)just when I thought I could stand on my own, oh, ba by, those mem ’ries come crash ing through; and I just (Am)can’t

go (Dm7)on (Em7)with (Fmaj7)out

(C)you.

On my (Dm7)on (Em7)with (Fmaj7)out;

go (Dm7)on (Em7)with (Fmaj7)out;

it’s just no (Dm7)good (Em7)with (Fmaj7)out

(Em)you.

when I thought I was o ver you, With out (Am)you.

when I thought I could stand on my own.

With out (Em)you.

when I thought I was o ver you, With out (Am)you.

when I thought I could stand on my own.

With out (C)you.

Here I Am by Air Supply — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Here I Am” by Air Supply 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 C at 84 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 way to develop your Alberti bass — your left hand will cycle broken-chord patterns at a gentle 84 BPM, which gives you just enough time to land each shape cleanly before the next change. Pay special attention to the transitions into A7 and E7, since those introduce sharps (C♯ and G♯) that don't appear anywhere else in the key of C; isolate those bars hands-separately until the finger adjustment feels automatic. The move from Fmaj7 to Em7 can also catch you off guard because the top note only shifts by a half step — keep your hand quiet and let just the right fingers move. I'd suggest starting at around 60 BPM, looping the verse progression until your left hand's Alberti pattern feels steady without you watching it, then layer in the melody. Use a little sustain pedal on each chord change to keep the ballad feel warm, but lift cleanly so the melancholic color doesn't blur. This is the piece that'll make minor-key chord flows — Am, Dm, Em and their seventh voicings — feel like second nature under your fingers.

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 11 chords: A7, Am, C, Dm, Dm7, E7, Em, Em7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Air Supply songs work for kids?: Try "MAKING LOVE OUT OF NOTHING AT ALL", "EVERY WOMAN IN THE WORLD", "NOW AND FOREVER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.