Is "Hey, Soul Sister" 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 "Hey, Soul Sister"?

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 "Hey, Soul Sister" use?

Just 8 chords: A, B, B7, Bsus4, C#m, E, Epow, Esus2. Take it one section at a time.

What other Train songs work for kids?

Try "BRUISES", "PLAY THAT SONG", "IF IT'S LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Hey, Soul Sister

· by Train

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Lyrics

Hey,

hey,

hey!

Your (E)lip stick stains

on the front lobe of my (C#m)left side brains.

I knew I would n’t for (E)get ya, and so I went and (B)let you blow my mind.

Your (E)sweet moon beam,

the smell of you in ev ’ry (C#m)sin gle dream I dream,

I knew when we col lid ed you’re the one I have de (B)cid ed who’s one of my kind.

(A)Hey, soul sis ter, ain’t that Mis ter (E)Mis ter (Bsus)on the (A)ra di o, ster e o?

The way you move ain’t (E)fair, you know.

(A)Hey, soul sis ter, I don’t wan na (E)miss a (Bsus)sin gle (A)thing you do

to night.

Hey,

hey,

hey!

(E)Just in time,

I’m so glad you have a (C#m)one track mind like me.

You gave my life di rec tion, a game show love con nec tion we can’t de (C#m)ny.

(A)I,

(B)I, I’m (E)so ob sessed.

My heart is bound to beat right (C#m)out my un trimmed chest.

I be lieve in you.

Like a vir gin, you’re Ma don na, and I’m al ways gon na (C#m)wan na blow your mind.

to night.

The way you can cut a rug, (B)watch ing you’s the on ly drug I need.

Some gang sta, I’m so thug, you’re the (A)on ly one I’m dream ing of.

You see, I can be my self now fi nal ly.

In fact, there’s noth in’ I can’t be.

I want the (C#m)world to see you’ll (A)be with me.

(A)Hey, soul sis ter, ain’t that Mis ter (E)Mis ter (Bsus)on the (A)ra di o, ster e o?

The way you move ain’t (E)fair, you know.

(A)Hey, soul sis ter, I don’t wan na (E)miss a (Bsus)sin gle (A)thing you do to night.

(A)Hey, soul sis ter, I don’t wan na (E)miss a (Bsus)sin gle (A)thing you do

to night.

Hey,

hey,

to night.

Hey,

hey,

to night.

Hey, Soul Sister by Train — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hey, Soul Sister” by Train 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 E at 96 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 "Hey, Soul Sister" 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 "Hey, Soul Sister"?: 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 "Hey, Soul Sister" use?: Just 8 chords: A, B, B7, Bsus4, C#m, E, Epow, Esus2. Take it one section at a time.
What other Train songs work for kids?: Try "BRUISES", "PLAY THAT SONG", "IF IT'S LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.