Is "I'm Still Here" 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'm Still Here"?

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'm Still Here" use?

Just 15 chords: A, A6, Apow, B7, Bm, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, Dpow, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other John Rzeznik songs work for kids?

Try "I'm Still Here (Jim's Theme) (from Treasure Planet)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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I'm Still Here

· by John Rzeznik

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Lyrics

(A5)I am a (Dsus2)ques tion to the (A5)world, not an (Dsus2)an swer to be (A5)heard or a (Dsus2)mo ment that’s (Bm)held in your (Dsus2)arms.

And (A5)what do you (Dsus2)think you’d ev er (A5)say?

I won’t (Dsus2)lis ten an y (Dsus2)way.

You’ll re move me and (F#m7)I’ll nev er (E)be what you (Dsus2)want me to (A5)be.

And (A5)what do you (Dsus2)think you’d un der (A5)stand?

I’m a (Dsus2)boy?

No, I’m a (A5)man.

You can’t (Dsus2)take me and (Bm)throw me a (Dsus2)way.

And (A5)how can you (Dsus2)learn what’s nev er (A5)shown?

Yeah, you (Dsus2)stand here on your (Dsus2)own.

They don’t know me, as (F#m7)I’ll nev er (E)be what you (Dsus2)want me to (A5)be.

And (Dsus2)I’m as I not who I here.

And (A5)I want a (A)mo ment to be (A5)real, want to (A)touch things I don’t (A5)feel, want to (A)hold on and (B7sus)feel I be (Dsus2)long.

And (A5)how can the (A)world want me to (A5)change?

They’re the (A)ones, they stay the (A5)same.

They don’t (A)know me, ’cause (F#m7)I’m (Esus)not (D5)here.

And (F#m7)I’m (Esus)still (D5)here.

They can’t (E6)tell me who to (F#m)be,

’cause I’m (E6)not what they (F#m)see.

Yeah, the (Dmaj7)world is still sleep ing while (E6)I keep on dream ing for (F#m)me

and their (Dmaj7)words are just whis pers and (E6)lies that I’ll nev er be (F#m7)lieve.

And (A5)I want a (A)mo ment to be (A5)real, want to (A)touch things I don’t (A5)feel, want to (A)hold on and (B7sus)feel I be (Dsus2)long.

And (A5)how can the (A)world want me to (A5)change?

They’re the (A)ones, they stay the (A5)same.

I’m the (A)one now, ’cause (F#m7)I’m (Esus)still (D5)here.

I’m the (A5)one, ’cause (F#5)I’m (E)still (A5)here.

(F#5)I’m (E)still (A5)here.

(F#5)I’m (E)still (Dmaj9)here.

I'm Still Here by John Rzeznik — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I'm Still Here” by John Rzeznik 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 127 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'm Still Here" 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'm Still Here"?: 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'm Still Here" use?: Just 15 chords: A, A6, Apow, B7, Bm, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, Dpow, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Rzeznik songs work for kids?: Try "I'm Still Here (Jim's Theme) (from Treasure Planet)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.