I Remember

by Barbra Streisand

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I a (Ab)wake on a chill y Christ mas (Abmaj7)morn ing,

watch the (Db)choir sing ing car ols on T V.

I gaze (Fm)out through my (Fm(maj7))win dow at a (Fm7)doz en oth er win dows, then I (D)plug in my ar ti fi cial (Gsus4)tree.

And like a (Cm7)dream, I be gin to re (F13)mem ber ev ’ry (Fm7)Christ mas I used to (F)know,

a thou sand miles a (Fm)way,

a mil lion years a (A)go.

I re mem ber (Cm9)sky,

it was (Fm7)blue (F7)as (Bb)ink.

Or at (Dm)least I think

I re mem ber (F9)sky.

I re mem ber snow,

soft as feath ers,

sharp as thumb tacks,

com ing down like (Bb)lint.

And it made (Dm)you (Gm9)squint

when the wind would (F)blow.

And ice, like vi nyl, on the streets, (F)cold as sil ver, white as sheets.

Rain like strings and chang ing things, like leaves.

I re mem ber (Cm9)leaves,

green as (Fm7)spear (F7)mint,

(Fm7)crisp as (F7)pa per.

I re mem ber trees,

bare as (Fm7)coat (F7)racks, spread like (F)bro ken (F7)um (F)brel las.

And parks, and bridg es, ponds, and zoos.

Rud dy fac es, (Fm7)mud dy shoes.

Light and noise and bees and boys and (F7sus4)days.

Oh,

I re mem ber (Gm6)days,

or at (F7)least I (Bb)try.

But as years go by,

they’re a sort of haze.

And the blu est (Cm9)ink

(Fm7)is n’t (F7)real ly sky.

And at times (Dm)I think

I would glad ly (Cm7)die

for a day of

(Bb)sky.

I Remember by Barbra Streisand — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Remember” by Barbra Streisand 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 Db at 100 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 Remember" 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 Remember"?
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 Remember" use?
Just 32 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Am7, Bb, Bbdim7, Bbm7, Bbmaj7, Bbsus4, +24 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Barbra Streisand songs work for kids?
Try "ORDINARY MIRACLES", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "My Man (Mon Homme)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.