Is "Joy Inside My Tears" 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 "Joy Inside My Tears"?

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 "Joy Inside My Tears" use?

Just 14 chords: A#m7, A7, B, B7, C#m, C#m7, Dmaj7, E, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Stevie Wonder songs work for kids?

Try "NGICULELA-ES UNA HISTORIA I AM SINGING", "PART TIME LOVER", "HEAVEN IS TEN ZILLION LIGHT YEARS AWAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Joy Inside My Tears

· by Stevie Wonder

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Lyrics

(G#)I’ve al ways come to to the con is clu sion who (C#m7)that “but” is the way

of (Dmaj7)ask ing for per mis (B7sus)sion to lay some thing heav y on (E)one’s head.

(B)So I have tried to (G#)not be the one who’ll (C#m7)fall in to that line,

but (F#7)what I should feel in side I think pi you should know, bring, oh, Ba and ba by, that’s (E)you, you, you made life’s (G#m7)his to ry

’cause you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

(F#m7)Mm, by, (E)you have done what no one (G#m7)thought could be;

you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

(G#)I’ve al ways felt that to mor row is for those who (C#m7)are too much a fraid

to (Dmaj7)go past yes ter day (B7sus)sion and start some liv ing y for (E)to day.

(B)I feel that last ing (G#)mo ments are com ing (C#m7)far and few be tween,

but (F#7)so I should tell you of the hap pi ness that you bring, mm.

Ba by, ba by, it’s (E)you, you, you made life’s (G#m7)his to ry

’cause you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

(F#m7)Ba by, (E)you have done what no one (G#m7)thought could be;

you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

Yeah, you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

(C#m)Whoa,

you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

(C#m7)You, you, you made life’s (G#m7)his to ry;

you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

(E)You have done what no one (G#m7)thought could be;

you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

(C#m7)You, you, you made life’s (G#m7)his to ry;

you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

(E)You have done what no one (G#m7)thought could be;

you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

(C#m7)You, you, you made life’s (G#m7)his to ry;

you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

Yeah, yeah, you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

Ah, (E7)ba by, you brought some (B)joy in side my

tears.

Joy Inside My Tears by Stevie Wonder — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Joy Inside My Tears” by Stevie Wonder 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 E at 80 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 "Joy Inside My Tears" 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 "Joy Inside My Tears"?: 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 "Joy Inside My Tears" use?: Just 14 chords: A#m7, A7, B, B7, C#m, C#m7, Dmaj7, E, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Stevie Wonder songs work for kids?: Try "NGICULELA-ES UNA HISTORIA I AM SINGING", "PART TIME LOVER", "HEAVEN IS TEN ZILLION LIGHT YEARS AWAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.