Is "I Will Be Here For You" 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 Will Be Here For You"?

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 Will Be Here For You" use?

Just 27 chords: A, Am7, Amaj7, B, Bb, Bm7, C, C#, +19 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Michael W. Smith songs work for kids?

Try "CHRISTMAS DAY", "Great Is The Lord", "PLACE IN THIS WORLD". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

I Will Be Here For You

· by Michael W. Smith

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Lyrics

(Amaj7)When you feel the sun light of (B)fade in to the cold (F#m)fac (C#m)night, (B)don’t know where to turn.

oh, I (A)don’t know where to turn.

And (E)all the dreams you’re (Amaj7)dream ing (B)seem to lose their (F#m)mean (C#m)ing.

Just (A)Let me in your world.

Ba by, (A)let me in your world.

(C#)All you need

is (E)some one (A)you can (D)hold.

(C#)Don’t will be sad.

(F#m)there’s You’re not a lone.

I will be (C#m7)here for you

(D6)some where in the night,

(A)some where in the night.

I’ll shine a (C#m7)light for you.

(B)Some where in the night

(A)I’ll be stand ing by.

I will be (Esus)here for you.

Well, (Amaj7)in this world of stran gers, of (B)cold, un friend ly cold (F#m)fac (C#m)es, (B)some one you can trust,

oh, there’s (A)some one you can trust.

And (E)I will be your (Amaj7)shel ter.

(B)I’ll give you my (F#m)shoul (C#m)der.

Just (A)reach out for my love.

Ba by, (A)Reach out for my love.

(C#)Call my name

is (E)and my (A)heart will (D)hear.

(C#)I will be there; (F#m)there’s noth ing to fear.

I will be (C#m7)here for you

(D6)some where in the night,

(A)some where in the night.

I’ll shine a (C#m7)light for you.

(B)Some where in the night

(A)I’ll be stand ing by.

I will be (Esus)here for you.

Well, I will be (Esus)here for you.

I will be (Dm7)here for you

(Eb)some where in the night,

(Bb)some where in the night.

I’ll shine a (Dm7)light for you.

(C)Some where in the night

(Bb)I’ll be stand ing by.

I will be (F7sus)here for you.

I will be (Dm7)here for you

(Eb)some where in the night,

(Bb)some where in the night.

I’ll shine a (Dm7)light for you.

(C)Some where in the night

(Bb)I’ll be stand ing by.

I will be (F7sus)here for you.

I will be (F7sus)here for (Bb)you.

I Will Be Here For You by Michael W. Smith — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Will Be Here For You” by Michael W. Smith 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 85 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 Will Be Here For You" 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 Will Be Here For You"?: 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 Will Be Here For You" use?: Just 27 chords: A, Am7, Amaj7, B, Bb, Bm7, C, C#, +19 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Michael W. Smith songs work for kids?: Try "CHRISTMAS DAY", "Great Is The Lord", "PLACE IN THIS WORLD". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.