Is "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" 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 You Love Somebody Set Them Free"?

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 You Love Somebody Set Them Free" use?

Just 10 chords: Am7, Bm7, C, Dm7, Dm9, F, Fsus4, G, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Sting songs work for kids?

Try "DESERT ROSE", "WHEN WE DANCE", "IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

If You Love Somebody Set Them Free

· by Sting

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Lyrics

Free, free, set them (G9)free.

If you (Dm7)need some bod y,

just look in to my name.

or a whip boy, one,

some one (G)to (Dm7)de spise.

Or a pris to ’ner in the dark cious,

tied to up it in chains, throw you just can’t key.

You Or to a beast to your in a gild sion,

that’s all some peo ple ev er want to be.

If you love some bod y

if you (G)love some one,

if you love some bod y,

if you (G)love

some (Am7)one,

set them (Dm9)free.

(Free, (C)free, (Am7)set them free.) (G)Set them (Dm9)free.

(Free, (C)free, (Am7)set them free.) If (G)it’s a mir ror (Dm7)you want,

just call in to my name.

If you whip some one,

you can (G)do (Dm7)the same.

If you want to keep some thing pre cious,

got to lock it up and throw a way the key.

You want to hold on to your in pos ses sion,

that’s don’t e ven think a er bout to be.

If you love some bod y

if you (G)love some one,

if you love some bod y,

if you (G)love

some (Am7)one,

set them (Dm9)free.

(Free, (C)free, (Am7)set them free.) (G)Set them (Dm9)free.

(Free, (C)free, (Am7)set them free.) If (G)it’s a mir ror (Dm7)you want,

them free.)

You can’t con (F)trol an in de pen dent heart.

what you can’t keep.)

(Gm7)Can’t tear the (F)one you love a part.

(Can’t love what you can’t keep.) For (Gm7)ev er (Gm7)con di tioned to be (F)lieve that we can’t live, we can’t (C)live here and be hap py with less.

With (Gm7)so man (Gm7)y rich es, so man y souls, with (C)ev ’ry thing we see that we (C)want to pos sess.

If you (Dm7)need some bod y,

(Dm9)free.

(Free, (C)free, (Am7)set them free.) Set (G)them (Dm9)free.

If You Love Somebody Set Them Free by Sting — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free” by Sting 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 A at 120 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 "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" 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 You Love Somebody Set Them Free"?: 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 You Love Somebody Set Them Free" use?: Just 10 chords: Am7, Bm7, C, Dm7, Dm9, F, Fsus4, G, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sting songs work for kids?: Try "DESERT ROSE", "WHEN WE DANCE", "IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.