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In The Air Tonight

· by Phil Collins

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Lyrics

I can feel it com ing in the air to night,

oh Lord.

And I’ve been wait ing for this (C)mo ment for all my life,

oh Lord.

Can you feel it com ing in the air to night,

oh Lord,

oh Lord?

Well, if you told me you were drown ing,

I (Am)would not lend a hand.

I’ve (Bb)seen your face be fore, my friend, but I don’t (F)know if you know who I am.

Well, (Dm)I was there and I saw what you did.

I (Am)saw it with my own two eyes.

So you can (Bb)wipe off that grin.

I know where you’ve been.

It’s (F)all been a pack of lies.

And I can feel it com ing in the air to night,

oh Lord.

Well, I’ve been wait ing for this (C)mo ment for all my life,

oh Lord.

I can feel it com ing in the air to night,

oh Lord.

Well, I’ve been wait ing for this (C)mo ment for all my life,

oh Lord.

oh Lord.

Well, I re mem ber,

I re mem ber, don’t wor ry.

How could I ev er for get?

It’s the (Bb)first time,

the last time we (F)ev er met.

But I know the rea son why you keep the si lence up.

No, you don’t fool me.

The (Bb)hurt does n’t show,

but the pain still grows.

It’s no (F)stran ger to you or me.

In The Air Tonight by Phil Collins — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “In The Air Tonight” by Phil Collins 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 G at 98 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 "In The Air Tonight" 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 "In The Air Tonight"?: 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 "In The Air Tonight" use?: Just 5 chords: Am, Bb, C, Dm, F. Take it one section at a time.
What other Phil Collins songs work for kids?: Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.