Is "If You're Going Through Hell" 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're Going Through Hell"?

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're Going Through Hell" use?

Just 8 chords: A, Apow, Bm, D, Dpow, E, Epow, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other Rodney Atkins songs work for kids?

Try "WATCHING YOU", "IT'S AMERICA". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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If You're Going Through Hell

· by Rodney Atkins

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Lyrics

Well, you know those times when you feel like there’s a sign there on your back, says, “I (D5)don’t mind if you kick me, seems like ev ’ry bod y has.” And Things (E5)go from bad to worse, you think they (D5)can’t get worse than that and then they (A5)do.

in’.

You step off the straight and nar row and you don’t know where you are.

Use the (D5)nee dle of your com pass to sew up your bro ken heart.

Ask di rec tions from a gen ie in a (D5)bot tle of Jim Beam you and as she be to you.

Well, that’s (E)when you learn the truth.

If you’re (A)go in’ through hell, keep on go in’.

(D)Don’t slow down.

If you’re scared, don’t show it.

You (E)might get out ’fore the (D)dev il e ven knows you’re there.

Well, I’ve been (A5)deep down in that you dark ness, I’ve been down to my last match.

Felt a (D5)hun dred dif f’rent de mons, breath in’ fire ’ry down my back.

And I (E5)knew that if I stum bled, I’d fall (D5)right in to the trap that they were (A5)lay in’.

But the good news is there’s an gels ev ’ry where out on the street, Use the (D5)hold in’ out a hand to pull you back up on your feet, Ask the ones that you’ve been drag gin’ for so (D5)long, you’re on your knees, you might as well be in’.

you.

Well, that’s (E)Guess what I’m say in’: If you’re (A)go in’ through hell, keep on go in’.

(D)Don’t slow down.

If you’re scared, don’t show it.

You (E)might get out ’fore the (D)dev il e ven knows you’re there.

Well, I’ve been

Yeah, if you’re go in’ through hell, keep on mov in’, (D)face that fire, walk right through it.

You (E)might get out ’fore the (D)dev il e ven knows you’re there.

If you’re (A)go in’ through hell, keep on go in’.

(D)Don’t slow down.

If you’re scared, don’t show it.

You (E)might get out ’fore the (D)dev il e ven knows you’re there.

Yeah, if you’re (A)go in’ through hell, keep on mov in’.

(D)Face that fire, If you’re walk right through it.

You (E)might get out ’fore the (D)dev il e ven knows you’re there.

Yeah, if you’re

Yeah, you (E)might get out ’fore the (D)dev il e ven knows you’re there.

If You're Going Through Hell by Rodney Atkins — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If You're Going Through Hell” by Rodney Atkins 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 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 You're Going Through Hell" 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're Going Through Hell"?: 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're Going Through Hell" use?: Just 8 chords: A, Apow, Bm, D, Dpow, E, Epow, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Rodney Atkins songs work for kids?: Try "WATCHING YOU", "IT'S AMERICA". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.