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Humble Me

· by Norah Jones

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Lyrics

Went (C)out on a limb,

(G7)gone too far; I broke (C)down at the side of the road,

(C)strand ed at the out skirts, and the (G7)sun’s creep in’ up.

(C)Ba by’s in the back seat, (G7)still fast a sleep,

(C)dream in’ of bet ter days.

I (C)don’t want to call you, but you’re (G7)all I have to turn (C)to.

(Fmaj7)What do you say when it’s (Fm)all gone a way?

(C)Ba by, I (G)did n’t mean to (Am7)hurt you.

(Fmaj7)Truth spoke in whis pers will (Fm)tear you a part,

no (C)mat ter how (G)hard you re (Am7)sist it.

It (Bbsus2)nev er (F)rains when you (Gm7)want it to.

You hum ble me, (C)Lord.

You hum ble me, (Fsus2)Lord.

I’m (F)on my (C)knees,

(G7sus)emp ty.

You hum ble me, (C)Lord.

You hum ble me, (Fsus2)Lord.

So (F)please, please, (C)please,

for (G7sus)give me.

(C)Ba by Te re sa, she’s (G7)got your eyes;

I (C)see you all the time.

When she (C)asks a bout her dad dy, I (G7)nev er know what to say.

(C)Heard you kicked the bot tle and you (G7)helped build the church; you (C)car ry an hon est wage.

Is it (C)true you have some bod y (G7)keep ing you com pa ny?

You hum ble me.

Humble Me by Norah Jones — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Humble Me” by Norah Jones 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 C at 80 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 "Humble Me" 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 "Humble Me"?: 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 "Humble Me" use?: Just 10 chords: Am7, Bbsus2, C, F, Fm, Fmaj7, Fsus2, G, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Norah Jones songs work for kids?: Try "IN THE MORNING", "CREEPIN' IN", "FEELIN' THE SAME WAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.