Is "I Just Want To Celebrate" 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 Just Want To Celebrate"?

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 "I Just Want To Celebrate" use?

Just 9 chords: Am7, C, D, D7, Dm7, E, Em, F, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Rare Earth songs work for kids?

Try "GET READY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

I Just Want To Celebrate

· by Rare Earth

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Lyrics

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(CN.C.)I just want to cel e brate an oth er day of liv ing.

(CN.C.)I just want to cel e brate an oth er day of (G)life!

(D7)Put my faith in the peo ple and the (D7)peo ple let me down, so I (E)turned the oth er way and I (F)car ry on (G)an y (D)how.

That’s why I’m tell ing you, I just want to cel e brate, yeah, yeah, an oth er day of liv ing, (G)yeah.

(CN.C.)I just want to cel e brate an oth er day of (G)life!

(D7)Had my hand on a dol lar bill, and the (D7)dol lar bill blew a way;

but the (E)sun is shin ing down on me, and it’s (G)here to (D)stay.

That’s why I’m tell ing you, I just want to cel e brate, yeah, yeah, an oth er day of liv ing, (G)yeah.

(CN.C.)I just want to cel e brate an oth er day of liv ing.

(CN.C.)I just want to cel e brate an oth er day of (G)life!

(Dm7)Don’t let it all get you (Em)down no, (D)no.

(CN.C.)Don’t let it turn you a (Am7)round and a round and a round and a round and a (D7)round.

(D)Well, I (D7)can’t be both ered with sor row, and I (D7)can’t be both ered with hate.

I’m (E)us ing up my time by feel ing fine (G)ev ’ry (D)day.

That’s why I’m tell ing you, (CN.C.)I just want to cel e brate.

(CN.C.)I just want to cel e brate an oth er day.

(CN.C.)I just want to cel e brate an oth er day of liv ing.

(CN.C.)I just want to cel e brate an oth er day of (G)life!

(Dm7)Don’t let it all get you (Em)down no, (D)no.

(CN.C.)Don’t let it turn you a (E)(Round, and a round and a and a round and a round, round, a round.

round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round, round.)

just want to cel e brate.

cel e brate.

I Just Want To Celebrate by Rare Earth — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Just Want To Celebrate” by Rare Earth 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 100 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 "I Just Want To Celebrate" 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 Just Want To Celebrate"?: 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 "I Just Want To Celebrate" use?: Just 9 chords: Am7, C, D, D7, Dm7, E, Em, F, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Rare Earth songs work for kids?: Try "GET READY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.