It's Four In The Morning

by Faron Young

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It’s (A)four in er the (A6)morn in’ and (Amaj7)once more the (A6)dawn in’ just the (A)woke up the want ing in (E7)me.

Wish ing I’d nev er (Bm7)met her, know ing (E7)if I for (Bm7)get her, how (E7)much bet ter off she would (A)be.

The (A)long er I hold on and the (Amaj7)long er this (A6)goes on, the (A)hard er that (A7)it’s gon na (D)be.

But it’s four in the (E7)morn in’ and (A)once more the (F#m)dawn in’ just (D)woke up the (E7)want ing in (A)me.

(A)I nev er de (A6)served her.

God (Amaj7)knows when I (A6)hurt her, that’s the (A)last thing that I want to (E7)do.

Wish She tries but she (Bm7)can’t tell know how (E7)she feels, but (Bm7)I know too (E7)well bet ter what go in’ (A)through.

If (A)I love her so much, I don’t (Amaj7)know why I (A6)can’t do the (A)right thing and (A7)just let her (D)be.

But it’s four in the (E7)morn in’ and (A)once more the (F#m)dawn in’ just (D)woke up the (E7)want ing in (A)me.

(Bb)Last night I told her this time it’s all (Bb6)o ver, mak in’ (Bb)ten times I’ve told her good (F7)bye.

Last night we (Cm7)broke up, this (F7)morn in’ I (Cm7)woke up and for the (F7)tenth time I’m chang in’ my (Bb)mind.

I saw more love in her eyes when I (Bb6)left her than (Bb)most fool ish (Bb7)men will ev er (Eb)see.

And it’s four in the (F7)morn in’ and (Bb)once more the (Gm)dawn in’ just (Eb)woke up the (F7)want ing in (Bb)me.

It's Four In The Morning by Faron Young — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It's Four In The Morning” by Faron Young 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 130 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 "It's Four In The Morning" 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 "It's Four In The Morning"?
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 "It's Four In The Morning" use?
Just 18 chords: A, A6, A7, Amaj7, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bbmaj7, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Faron Young songs work for kids?
Try "HELLO WALLS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.