Is "Hide 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 "Hide 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.

Super Simple Piano

Hide Away

· by Daya

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Lyrics

Boys seem to like the girls who (Bm)laugh at an y thing,

the ones who get un (Em)dressed be (Bm)fore the sec ond date.

Girls seem to like the boys who (Bm)don’t ap pre ci ate all the (D)mon ey and the time that (Em)it takes

to be (D)fly

(Em)as a moth er.

Got my (D)both eyes out for (Em)Mis ter Right.

Guess ing (D)I just don’t know (Em)where to find ’em,

he’s but I (D)hope they all come (Em)out to night.

Where do the good boys go (G)to (D)hide a way, hide a way?

I’m a (Bm)good, good girl (G)who (D)needs a lit tle com pa ny.

Look ing (Bm)high and low.

(A)Some one (D)let me know.

Where do the (Bm)good boys go (G)to (D)hide a way, hide a way?

Boys seem to like the girls who (Bm)like to kiss and tell,

talk ing them up a (Em)bout the (Bm)things they do so well.

I’d rath er find a boy who (Bm)is down for the chase, all the (D)put ting in the time that (Em)it takes

to be (D)fly

(Em)as a moth er,

to sup (D)ply all of my (Em)heart’s de mands.

Suit and (D)tie, just don’t ’cause, (Em)un der cov er,

he’s gon na (D)save my life like (Em)Su per man.

Where do the good boys go (G)to (D)hide a way, hide a way?

I’m a (Bm)good, good girl (G)who (D)needs a lit tle com pa ny.

Look ing (Bm)high and low.

(A)Some one (D)let me know.

Where do the (Bm)good boys go (G)to (D)hide a way, hide a way?

Tell me where the good boys go.

Won’t some bod y tell me, tell me?

Tell me where the good boys go.

(D)Tell me where the good boys go.

Where do the (D)hide a way, hide a way?

(D)Hide a way, hide a way.

Look ing (Bm)high and low.

(A)Some one (D)let me know.

Where do the (Bm)good boys go (G)to (D)hide a way, hide a way?

Hide Away by Daya — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hide Away” by Daya 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 D at 90 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 "Hide 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 "Hide 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.