Is "In Too Deep" 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 Too Deep"?

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 Too Deep" use?

Just 10 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, Cm7, Db, Dbmaj7, Eb, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Genesis songs work for kids?

Try "THROWING IT ALL AWAY", "I CAN'T DANCE", "TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

In Too Deep

· by Genesis

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Lyrics

All that time I was search (Db)ing with no where to run to,

It’s the (Eb)start ed me you’re think ing,

it’s won d’ring what I knew could make of my life

and who’d be (Eb)wait ing.

I Ask ing all kinds of ques (Db)tions be to my self,

but nev er (Eb)find ing the an swers.

I Cry ing at the top of my voice

and (Eb)no one be lis tening.

It seems I’ve spent All this time

I still re (Dbmaj7)mem ber ev ’ry thing you (Eb)said,

oh, oh.

and now I want There’s so much you prom ised.

just (Dbmaj7)car How could I ev er for (Eb)get?

Lis ten, you know I love you, but I (Db)just can’t (Cm7)take this.

You know I love you, but I’m (Db)play ing for (Cm7)keeps.

Al though I need you, I’m (Db)not gon na (Cm7)make this.

You know I want to, but I’m (Db)in too (Cm7)deep.

So lis ten, (Eb)lis ten (Bbm7)to me.

Oh, you (Eb)must be (Bbm7)lieve me.

I can feel your (Eb)eyes go (Bbm7)through me,

but I don’t know (Eb)why.

Ooh, I know you’re go ing, (Db)ing but I can’t be lieve.

to,

It’s the (Eb)way ed that you’re leav ing;

it’s like we nev er knew each oth er at all.

It may be (Eb)my fault.

I gave you too man y rea (Db)sons, be ing a lone

but nev when (Eb)I did n’t want to.

I thought you’d al ways be of there.

voice

I (Eb)al most be lieved you.

It seems I’ve spent All this time,

I still re (Dbmaj7)mem ber ev ’ry thing you (Eb)said,

oh, oh.

and now I want There’s so much you prom ised.

just (Dbmaj7)car How could I ev er for (Eb)get?

Lis ten, you know I love you, but I (Db)just can’t (Cm7)take this.

You know I love you, but I’m (Db)play ing for (Cm7)keeps.

Al though I need you, I’m (Db)not gon na (Cm7)make this.

You know I want to, but I’m (Db)in too (Cm7)deep.

So lis ten, (Eb)lis ten (Bbm7)to me.

Oh, you (Eb)must be (Bbm7)lieve me.

I can feel your (Eb)eyes go (Bbm7)through me,

but I don’t know (Eb)why.

me.

I can feel your (Eb)eyes go through (F)me.

You know I love you, but I (Db)just can’t (Cm7)take this.

You know I love you, but I’m (Db)play ing for (Cm7)keeps.

Al though I need you, I’m (Db)not gon na (Cm7)make this.

You know I want to, but I’m (Db)in too (Cm7)deep.

You know I love you, but I (Db)just can’t (Cm7)take this.

You know I love you, but I’m (Db)play ing for (Cm7)keeps.

Al though I need you, I’m (Db)not gon na (Cm7)make this.

You know I want to, but I’m (Db)in too (Cm7)deep.

In Too Deep by Genesis — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “In Too Deep” by Genesis 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 Bb at 100 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 "In Too Deep" 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 Too Deep"?: 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 Too Deep" use?: Just 10 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, Cm7, Db, Dbmaj7, Eb, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Genesis songs work for kids?: Try "THROWING IT ALL AWAY", "I CAN'T DANCE", "TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.