Is "I Will Prevail" 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 Prevail"?

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 Prevail" use?

Just 22 chords: A, Am, Bb, Bm, C, C#, C#ped, C#sus4, +14 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Frank Wildhorn songs work for kids?

Try "Once More I Can See", "One Knight", "Finding Wonderland". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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I Will Prevail

· by Frank Wildhorn

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Lyrics

A child be (F#5)lieves

the best in you.

And that be lief al ways makes the dark est (F#m)lies seem al most (F#5)true.

A sleight of hand,

this “al most (Dmaj7)truth,” can be guile the pur est (C#sus4)youth to Won der (F#m)land.

Now ev ’ry piece is in (D)place, and all that’s left to e (A)rase be fore I take o ver all (E)the pow (A)er is ev ’ry trace of dear (D)Al ice, then the (A)queen.

She’s been a thorn in my (D)side and she can run but can’t (A)hide.

We’re fast ap proach ing the witch (E)ing ho (A)ur, and set tl ing (D)scores is my rou (Esus4)tine.

(G)Oh, (D)well.

(G)All’s (D)well, (G)end’s (D)well.

(A)Fare (E)well, Al (A)ice.

(G)Too (D)late.

(G)Check (D)mate (G)is your (C#sus4)fate.

It’s o ver.

I come

a live

when (E)you’re a (A)fraid.

I’ll write the end ing of your (Esus4)trag ic (E)fair y (C#)tale.

I will

sur vive

and (E)you will (A)fade,

a with ered flow er, small and (Esus4)trag ic (E)fair y (C#)tale.

(C#sus4)frail,

while I pre (F#m)vail.

This time it’s gon na be (F)me.

The last thing you’ll ev er (C)see, an ar ma ged don of my (G)de vis (C)ing.

There’s no way you can es (F)cape from what I (C)do.

So leave your half heart ed (F)souls for me to bul ly and (C)rule.

The sly ma gi cian of com (G)pro mis (C)ing, to con jure all that is (F)false un til it’s (Esus4)true.

(Bb)Poor (F)Jack, (Bb)black (F)jack, (Bb)sad (F)sack, (C)fall (G)en he (C)ro.

(Bb)Bad (F)news, (Bb)you (F)lose.

(Bb)Light the (Esus4)fuse.

It’s o ver.

You die,

I thrive;

and (G)so it (C)goes.

I am the end ing of your (Gsus4)trag ic (G)fair y (E)tale.

I will

sur vive,

and (G)heav en (C)knows,

there is no way that I can (Gsus4)trag ic (G)fair y (E)tale.

(Esus4)fail.

I will pre vail.

I Will Prevail by Frank Wildhorn — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Will Prevail” by Frank Wildhorn 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 F# at 160 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 Prevail" 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 Prevail"?: 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 Prevail" use?: Just 22 chords: A, Am, Bb, Bm, C, C#, C#ped, C#sus4, +14 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Frank Wildhorn songs work for kids?: Try "Once More I Can See", "One Knight", "Finding Wonderland". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.