If It's The Beaches

by The Avett Brothers

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Lyrics

Don’t say it’s o ver,

’cause that’s the worst news I could hear.

I swear that I will

do my best to be here just the way you like it.

E ven though it’s hard to hide, push my feel ings all a side, I will re ar range my plans and change for you.

If I could go back,

that’s the first thing I would do.

I swear that I would

do my best to fol low through.

Come up with a mas ter plan, a home run hit, a win ning stand, a guar an tee and not a pro mise that I’ll nev er let your love slip from my (F)hands.

If it’s the beach es,

if it’s the beach es’ sands you want, then you will have them.

If it’s the moun tains’ bend ing riv ers, then you will have them.

If it’s the wish to run a way, then I will grant it.

Take what ev er you think of while I (F)go gas up the truck.

Pack the old love let ters up.

We will read them when we for get why we left here.

If It's The Beaches by The Avett Brothers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If It's The Beaches by The Avett Brothers 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 Bb at 170 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 "If It's The Beaches" 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 "If It's The Beaches"?
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 "If It's The Beaches" use?
Just 5 chords: Bb, Bbm, C, Dm, F. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Avett Brothers songs work for kids?
Try "I AND LOVE AND YOU", "FEBRUARY SEVEN", "SWEPT AWAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.