I'll Try

by Jonatha Brooke

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Lyrics

I am not a child now;

I can take care of my self.

I must n’t let them down now;

must n’t let them see me (F)cry.

I’m (Ab)fine,

I’m fine.

I’m too tired to lis ten;

I’m too old to be lieve

all these child ish stor ies.

but There is no such thing as (F)faith

y and (Ab)trust

and pix ie (Eb)dust.

’Cause I try,

(Bb)but it’s so (Ab6)hard to be lieve.

I try,

but I can’t (Eb)see what you see.

I try,

I (Abm)try,

I (Eb)try.

My whole world is chang ing;

I don’t know where to turn.

I can’t leave you wait ing,

but There is stay and watch this (F)faith

y and (Ab)trust

and watch it (Eb)burn.

’Cause I try,

(Bb)but it’s so (Ab6)hard to be lieve.

I try,

but I can’t (Eb)see what you see.

I try,

I (Abm)try,

I (Eb)try.

I (Abm)try.

I (Dbsus2)try and try to (Ab)un der stand the (Bdim7)dis tance in be (Cm)tween

the (Db)love I feel and the (Ab)things I fear and (Abm6)ev ’ry sin gle dream.

I can fi n’lly see it;

now I have to be lieve

all those pre cious stor ies.

All the world is made of (F)faith

and trust

and pix ie (Eb)dust.

So I’ll try,

(Bb)’cause I (Ab6)fi n’lly be lieve.

I’ll (Cm7)try,

’cause I can (Eb)see what you see.

I’ll (Ab)try,

I’ll (Abm)try,

I will (Cm)try.

I’ll (Absus2)try

to (Eb)fly.

I'll Try by Jonatha Brooke — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I'll Try” by Jonatha Brooke 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 Ab at 80 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'll Try" 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'll Try"?
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'll Try" use?
Just 21 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abm, Abm6, Absus2, Bb, Bbsus4, Bdim7, +13 more. Take it one section at a time.