Is "Jericho" 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 "Jericho"?

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 "Jericho" use?

Just 11 chords: A, Asus2, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, Bmin, D, Dpow, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Hilary Duff songs work for kids?

Try "WHY NOT", "COME CLEAN", "SOMEONE'S WATCHING OVER ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Jericho

· by Hilary Duff

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Lyrics

Hop a fast train (Dsus2)out of town,

down side up and (A)up side down.

Go ing fast is (Dsus2)go ing slow.

What could have been, we’ll nev (A)er know.

In this place that (Dsus2)has no name,

I can’t re mem ber why (A)I came.

and then I hear you (Dsus2)whis per low,

one more mile to Jer (A)i cho.

But (Gsus2)Noth ing is ev er what it seems when you (D)live in side your dreams.

The (Dsus2)walls will tum ble, the (D)walls will tum ble, but I’m not (A)gon na cry.

My (Dsus2)heart won’t crum ble, my (D)heart won’t crum ble if we ev er (A)say (Asus)good bye.

Ev ’ry bod y (Dsus2)gets the joke.

I Where’s the fi re, where’s (A)the smoke?

and Mon ey, love and (Dsus2)jeal ous y:

some thing’s got a hold (A)of me.

But (Gsus2)I ing will fol low where you go.

One more (D)mile to Jer i cho.

The (Dsus2)walls will tum ble, the (D)walls will tum ble, but I’m not (A)gon na cry.

My (Dsus2)heart won’t crum ble, my (D)heart won’t crum ble if we ev er (A)say (Asus)good bye.

(A)say (D)good bye.

Good (Bm7)bye now,

good bye.

One more mile, one more kiss,

one more word, one more wish.

And (D)love will save us, this I know, from this place called Jer i cho.

The (Dsus2)walls will tum ble, the (D)walls will tum ble, but I’m not (A)gon na cry.

My (Dsus2)heart won’t crum ble, my (D)heart won’t crum ble if we ev er (A)say good bye.

The (Dsus2)walls will tum ble, the (D)walls will tum ble, but I’m not (A)gon na cry.

My (Dsus2)heart won’t crum ble, my (D)heart won’t crum ble if we ev er (A)say good bye.

The (Asus)say good bye, (Dsus2)walls will tum ble, the (D)walls will tum ble.) if we ev er (Asus)say good bye, (Dsus2)heart won’t crum ble, my (D)heart won’t crum ble.) if we ev er say good bye, (Dsus2)walls will tum ble, the (D)walls will tum ble.) if we ev er (Asus)say good (My (Dsus2)heart won’t crum ble, my (D)heart won’t crum ble.) if we ev er say good (The if we ev er say

good (Gsus2)bye.

Good (Gsus2)bye.

Good bye.

Jericho by Hilary Duff — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Jericho” by Hilary Duff 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 D at 126 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 "Jericho" 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 "Jericho"?: 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 "Jericho" use?: Just 11 chords: A, Asus2, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, Bmin, D, Dpow, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Hilary Duff songs work for kids?: Try "WHY NOT", "COME CLEAN", "SOMEONE'S WATCHING OVER ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.