Is "How It Feels To Fly" 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 It Feels To Fly"?

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 It Feels To Fly" use?

Just 6 chords: A, Ab, Bm7, C, D, Gmaj7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Alicia Keys songs work for kids?

Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

How It Feels To Fly

· by Alicia Keys

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Lyrics

Have you ev er felt so strong

but that it made you feel were weak?

Long days, ing long ’ry nights, and you just n’lly can’t (Gmaj7)sleep.

Have you ev er been of so sure

that it gave you cold feet,

got cha float ing on air, you can feel your heart (CN.C.)beat?

up off the ground.

Say, Well, I’ve nev er known this feel ing, nev er; now I hope it stays and lasts for ev er.

am rid ing high.

Don’t wan na come down;

hope my (Gmaj7)wings don’t fail me now.

And if I

can touch the sky,

I’d risk the fall

just to (Gmaj7)know how it feels to fly.

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, Say (Bm7)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

yeah, Say (A)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.)

Have you ev er felt so lost,

but did n’t know till you were found?

Long Look ing ev ’ry where that you fi n’lly see (Gmaj7)now.

In a room er full of peo ple,

feel like no one’s a round;

got cha got ing your head in the clouds and your (CN.C.)feet up off the ground.

Say, Well, I nev er knew this feel ing, nev er; now I hope it stays and lasts for ev er.

am rid ing high.

Don’t wan na come down;

hope my (Gmaj7)wings don’t fail me now.

And if I

can touch the sky,

I’d risk the fall

just to (Gmaj7)know how it feels to fly.

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, (Bm7)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

yeah, Say (A)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.)

We get to go...

(D)er.)

Fly,

(Bm7)high er, fly,

(A)high er, fly,

(Gmaj7)high.

am rid ing high.

Don’t wan na come down;

hope my (Gmaj7)wings don’t fail me now.

And if I

can touch the sky,

I’d risk the fall

just to (Gmaj7)know how it feels to fly.

am rid ing high.

Don’t wan na come down;

hope my (Gmaj7)wings don’t fail me now.

And if I

can touch the sky,

I’d risk the fall

just to (Gmaj7)know how it feels to fly.

am rid ing (Gmaj7)know how it feels to fly.

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, for ev

(D)er.)

How It Feels To Fly by Alicia Keys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “How It Feels To Fly” by Alicia Keys 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 72 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 "How It Feels To Fly" 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 It Feels To Fly"?: 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 It Feels To Fly" use?: Just 6 chords: A, Ab, Bm7, C, D, Gmaj7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Alicia Keys songs work for kids?: Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.