Is "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" 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 "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful"?

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 "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" use?

Just 11 chords: A, C, Cmaj9, D, Dsus4, Em, Em7, F, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Florence And The Machine songs work for kids?

Try "DELILAH", "VARIOUS STORMS & SAINTS", "SHAKE IT OUT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful

· by Florence And The Machine

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Lyrics

Be tween a (A)cru ci fix and the Hol ly wood sign we de (C)cid ed to get hurt.

Now there’s a (A)few things we (G)have to burn,

set our hearts a blaze.

And ev ’ry (A)cit y was a gift.

And ev ’ry sky line was like a (D)kiss up on the lips.

And I was (A)mak in’ you a wish

in ev ’ry sky line.

How (F)big, how blue, how (A)beau ti ful.

How (F)big, how blue, how (C)beau ti ful.

And (A)mean while a man was (G)fall ing from space and (C)ev ’ry day I wore your face like an (A)at mos phere a round (G)me.

The (C)sat el lite be side me.

And (A)mean while a man was (G)fall ing from space, as he (C)hit the earth I left this place.

Let the (A)at mos phere sur round (G)me.

The (D)sat el lite be side me.

Well, (Fmaj7)what are we gon na do?

We’ve o pened the door, now it’s all com ing (D)through.

(Fmaj7)Tell me you see it too.

We’ve o pened our eyes and it’s chang ing the (D)view.

Oh, (F)what are we gon na do?

We’ve o pened the door now it’s all com ing (D)through.

How (F)big, how blue, how (A)beau ti ful.

How (F)big, how blue, how (C)beau ti ful.

And ev ’ry (A)cit y was a gift.

And ev ’ry sky line was like a kiss (D)up on the lips.

And I was (A)mak in’ you a wish

in ev ’ry sky line, was like a (D)kiss up on the lips.

And (A)mean while a man was (G)fall ing from space.

And (C)ev ’ry day I wore your face like an (A)at mos phere a round (G)me.

I’m (D)hap py you’re be side me.

Well, (D)through.

How (F)big, how blue, how (C)beau ti ful.

How (F)big, how blue, how (A)beau ti ful.

How (F)big, how blue, how...

(F)So much time on the oth (G)er side

(C)wait in’ for you to wake (D)up.

(F)So much time on the oth (G)er side

(C)wait in’ for you to wake up.

(F)May be I’ll see you in an oth (G)er life

if (C)this one was n’t e nough.

(F)So much time on the oth er side.

How (F)big, how blue, how (A)beau ti

How (F)big, how blue.

How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful by Florence And The Machine — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful” by Florence And The Machine 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 A at 130 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 "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" 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 "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful"?: 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 "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" use?: Just 11 chords: A, C, Cmaj9, D, Dsus4, Em, Em7, F, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Florence And The Machine songs work for kids?: Try "DELILAH", "VARIOUS STORMS & SAINTS", "SHAKE IT OUT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.