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I Remember Her

· by Ingrid Michaelson

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Lyrics

There’s a house

that’s not on a (G)hill,

and the paint’s chip ping off

of the old win dow sill.

There’s a tree in the (C)front yard

that’s old er than (G)me,

and old er than all of you.

There’s a smell that the heat makes;

it re minds me of (G)Christ mas,

and birth days

in De (F)cem ber.

I re (C)mem ber her.

I re (Gsus)mem ber her.

I re mem ber her

so (F)well.

I re (C)mem ber her.

I re (Gsus)mem ber her.

I re (Am)mem ber her so well.

But (F)things, they (C)fade.

She would kiss my hand,

she would kiss my head,

then she’d (Am)fall a sleep with me

in my ti ny bed.

She would sing me lul la bies,

gave me my (G)ha zel eyes, and then she’d call me beau ti ful.

She made me beau ti ful.

I re (C)fade.

Things turn to (Gsus)grey.

As much as I (Am)try

to save them,

they turn to grey.

Just like the (C)house

that’s not on a (Gsus)hill,

with all of the (Am)rust on the gate

and chips on the (F)sill.

But I love it still.

I Remember Her by Ingrid Michaelson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Remember Her” by Ingrid Michaelson 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 60 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 Her" 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 Her"?: 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 Her" use?: Just 8 chords: A7, Am, Am7, C, F, Fsus2, G, Gsus4. Take it one section at a time.
What other Ingrid Michaelson songs work for kids?: Try "OVER YOU", "GIRLS CHASE BOYS", "Everybody". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.