Is "Hopelessly Devoted To You" 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 "Hopelessly Devoted To You"?

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 "Hopelessly Devoted To You" use?

Just 20 chords: A, A7, Am, B7, B9, Bdom, Bm6, C, +12 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Olivia Newton-John songs work for kids?

Try "I HONESTLY LOVE YOU", "XANADU", "PHYSICAL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Hopelessly Devoted To You

· by Olivia Newton-John

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Lyrics

Guess (E)mine is not the (G#m)first

heart (A)bro ken,

my (F#m7)eyes are not the (B7)first

to (E)cry.

I’m (Bm6)not the first to (C#7)know

there’s (Bm6)just no get tin’ (C#7)o

ver (F#m7)you.

I (E)know I’m just a (G#m)fool

who’s (A)will in’

to (F#m7)sit a round and (B7)wait

for (E)you.

But, (Bm6)ba by, can’t you (C#7)see

there’s (Bm6)noth in’ else for (C#7)me

to (F#m7)you.

I (F#m7)do.

I’m (G#m7)hope less ly (Gm7)de (F#m)vot ed to (Am)you.

But now

there’s (Dm7)no

where to hide

since you pushed my love a side.

I’m (C)out

of my head,

(Edim)hope less ly de (A7)vot ed to (Dm7)you,

hope less ly de (G13)vot ed to (Am)you.

My (G13)vot ed to (Fm)you.

Hopelessly Devoted To You by Olivia Newton-John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hopelessly Devoted To You” by Olivia Newton-John 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 99 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 beautiful exercise in navigating chromatic harmony — you've got twenty chords here, and many of them borrow from outside the key of E, so expect colorful shifts like G#m sliding down to Gm7, or that Edim acting as a brief passing chord. Your left hand plays an octave bass pattern throughout, which keeps things steady but demands accurate jumps, so practice that hand alone first at around 70 BPM until the leaps feel automatic. Your right hand needs to find smooth voice leading between those unexpected shapes — particularly when you hit the Bm6 and B9 voicings, keep common tones held and move the minimum number of fingers. Loop any passage where the harmony drifts away from E major (the Am–Dm7–G7 stretch especially) until it sits in your hands without hesitation. At 99 BPM the tempo is forgiving, so use that breathing room to really shape the dynamics. This is the piece that'll make chromatic borrowed chords feel like familiar friends rather than strangers.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Hopelessly Devoted To You" 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 "Hopelessly Devoted To You"?: 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 "Hopelessly Devoted To You" use?: Just 20 chords: A, A7, Am, B7, B9, Bdom, Bm6, C, +12 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Olivia Newton-John songs work for kids?: Try "I HONESTLY LOVE YOU", "XANADU", "PHYSICAL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.