Is "Hidden Away" 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 "Hidden Away"?

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.

What other Josh Groban songs work for kids?

Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Hidden Away

· by Josh Groban

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Lyrics

(F)O ver (C)moun tains

and (F)sky blue (C)seas,

a on great (C)cir cles,

will you (F)watch for me?

The (F)sweet est (C)feel ing

I’ve (F)got in (C)side.

I (F)just can’t (C)wait to

get (F)lost in your (C)eyes.

And (C)all these (G)words

that you (Am)meant to say,

held in (C)si lence

(F)day af ter (Am)day,

words of (G)kind ness

that our (C)poor hearts crave,

please don’t (C)keep them

(F)hid den a (C)way.

(Am)Sing

it out

so (G)I can fi n’lly (C)breathe in, (G)I can take in (C)all

you (F)say.

(F)Hold

ing out

for (G)some thing I be (C)lieve in, (G)all I real ly (C)need

to day.

I want to (Dm)free your heart,

I want to (Am)see your heart.

Please don’t (F)keep your heart

hid den a (C)way.

(F)You’re a (C)won der,

how (F)bright you (C)shine,

a flick ered (C)can dle

in a (F)short life time.

A (F)se cret (C)dream er

that (F)nev er (C)shows.

If (F)no one (C)sees you,

then (F)no bod y (C)knows.

And (C)all these (G)words

you were (Am)meant to say,

held in (C)si lence

(F)day af ter (Am)day,

words of (G)kind ness

that our (C)poor hearts crave,

please don’t (C)keep them

(F)hid den a (C)way.

(Am)Sing

it out

so (G)I can fi n’lly (C)breathe in, (G)I can take in (C)all

you (F)say.

(F)Reach

ing out

with (G)some one I be (C)lieve in, (G)all I real ly (C)need

to day.

I want to (Dm)feel your love.

Will you re (Am)veal your love?

Please don’t (F)keep your love

hid den a (C)way.

I want to (Dm)free your heart.

I want to (Am)see your heart.

Please don’t (F)keep your heart

hid den a (C)way.

(F)You,

(F)you.

(F)You,

(F)ooh.

Hidden Away by Josh Groban — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hidden Away” by Josh Groban 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 130 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Hidden Away" 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 "Hidden Away"?: 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.
What other Josh Groban songs work for kids?: Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.