I Miss My Friend

by Darryl Worley

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I I miss the look ors

of sur (B)ren der in your eyes,

the way your soft brown hair would fall.

And I miss miss your the pow gen er voice of your (B)kiss in when we times made like love.

(C#m)now,

Oh, but ba by, most of all,

I miss my friend.

The (E)one my heart and soul con fid ed in,

the one I felt the saf est with.

The (C#m)one who knew just (B)what to say

to make me laugh a gain

and let the light back (B)in.

I miss my friend.

I I miss the col ors

that you (B)brought in to my life,

your gold en smile, those blue green eyes.

And I miss miss your the pow gen er voice of your (B)kiss in lone ly times made like love.

(C#m)now,

say in’ it ’ll be al right.

I miss my friend.

The (E)one my heart and soul con fid ed in,

the one I felt the saf est with.

The (C#m)one who knew just (B)what to say

to make me laugh a gain

and let the light back (B)in.

I miss my friend.

I miss my friend.

I miss those times, I miss those nights.

I e ven miss our sil ly fights.

The mak in’ up, the morn in’ talks

and those late af ter noon walks, I miss my friend.

The (B)in.

I miss my friend.

I miss my friend.

I miss my friend.

I miss my friend.

I miss my friend.

I Miss My Friend by Darryl Worley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Miss My Friend” by Darryl Worley 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 120 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 Miss My Friend" 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 Miss My Friend"?
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 Miss My Friend" use?
Just 9 chords: A, Asus2, B, B7, C#m, E, F#7, F#m7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Darryl Worley songs work for kids?
Try "HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN?". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.