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I'd Love To Change The World

· by Ten Years After

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Lyrics

Ev ’ry where there’s freaks and hair ies, dykes and fair ies.

(B7)Tell me, where is (Em)san i ty?

my.

Tax the rich, ny, feed the poor, ny, ’til there are no (B7)rich no more.

ey, mo nop o ly?

I’d (Em)love to change the world,

but I don’t know what to do.

So I’ll leave it up to you.

Pop u la tion keeps on breed ing, na tion bleed ing, (B7)still more feed ing (Em)san i ty?

my.

Life is fun ny, skies are sun ny, bees make hon ey, (B7)who needs mon ey, mo nop o ly?

I’d (Em)love to change the world,

but I don’t know what to do.

So I’ll leave it up to you.

World pol lu tion,

there’s no so lu tion,

in sti tu tion, e lec tro cu tion.

Just black or white,

rich or poor,

them and us,

(B7)stop the war.

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I'd Love To Change The World by Ten Years After — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I'd Love To Change The World” by Ten Years After 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 124 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'd Love To Change The World" 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'd Love To Change The World"?: 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'd Love To Change The World" use?: Just 5 chords: Am, B7, C, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Ten Years After songs work for kids?: Try "I'd Love To Change The World". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.