How Far I'll Go

by Alessia Cara

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(E)I’ve been stand ing at the edge of the (F#m)wa ter long as I can re (C#m)mem ber, nev er real ly know ing why.

(E)I wish I could be the per fect (F#m)daugh ter, but I come back to the (C#m)wa ter, no mat ter how hard I try.

Ev ’ry (C#m)turn I take, ev ’ry trail I track, ev ’ry (B)path I make, ev ’ry road leads back to the (E)place I know where I can not go, though I (Am)long to be.

See the (E)line where the sky meets the sea?

It calls me.

And no one (C#m)knows

how far it (A)goes.

If the (E)wind in my sail ing on the sea stays be hind me,

one day I’ll (C#m)know.

If I (Am)go, there’s just no tell ing how far I’ll (E)go.

(E)I know ev ’ry bod y on this (F#m)is land seems so hap py on this (C#m)is land; ev ’ry thing is by de (A)sign.

(E)I know ev ’ry bod y on this (F#m)is land has a role on this (C#m)is land, so may be I can roll with mine.

I can (C#m)lead with pride, I can make us strong, I’ll be (B)sat is fied if I play a long.

But the (E)voice in side sings a dif f’rent song.

What is (Am)wrong with me?

See the (Am)yond that line?

Will I cross that line?

See the (F)line where the sky meets the sea?

It calls me.

And no one (Dm)knows

how far it (Bb)goes.

If the (F)wind in my sail on the sea stays be hind me,

one day I’ll (Dm)know

how far I’ll (Bbm)go.

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How Far I'll Go by Alessia Cara — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “How Far I'll Go by Alessia Cara 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 90 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 Far I'll Go" 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 Far I'll Go"?
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 Far I'll Go" use?
Just 13 chords: A, Am, B, Bb, Bbm, C, C#m, Dm, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Alessia Cara songs work for kids?
Try "SCARS TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL", "HERE", "Here". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.