I Am Moana (Song Of The Ancestors)

by Lin-Manuel Miranda

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I know a girl from an is land.

She stands a part from the crowd.

She loves the sea and her peo ple.

She makes her whole fam ’ly proud.

Some times the world seems a gainst you.

The jour ney may leave a scar,

but scars can heal and re veal just (D)where you are.

The peo ple you love will change you.

The things you have learned will guide you.

And noth ing on earth can si lence the qui et voice still in side you.

And when that voice starts to whis per, “Mo a na, you’ve come so far,”

Mo a na, lis ten: do you know (D)who you are?

I am a girl who loves my (D6)is land, and the girl who loves the (C6)sea:

it calls me.

I am the daugh ter of the vil lage (D6)chief.

We are de scend ed from (Asus)voy a gers who found their way a cross the (A)world: they call me.

(C)(Yay ke na.) I’ve de liv ered us to where we are.

(Em)(Yay ke na.) I have jour neyed far ther.

(G)(Yay ke na.) I am ev ’ry thing I’ve learned and (Dsus)more.

Still it calls me.

And the (F)call is n’t out there at all, it’s in side me.

It’s like the (Dm)tide,

al ways fall ing and (Bbmaj7)ris

ing.

I will (F)car ry you here in my heart; you re mind me

that come what (Dm)may,

I know the (Csus)way.

I am Mo (Dsus)a na!

(Bb)(Yay ke na.

(Dm)Yay ke na.

(F)Yay ke na Ta ma toe te (C)ney!)

I Am Moana (Song Of The Ancestors) by Lin-Manuel Miranda — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Am Moana (Song Of The Ancestors)” by Lin-Manuel Miranda 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 68 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 "I Am Moana (Song Of The Ancestors)" 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 "I Am Moana (Song Of The Ancestors)"?
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.