Is "Keep Your Head Up" 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 "Keep Your Head Up"?

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 "Keep Your Head Up" use?

Just 9 chords: Am, Am7, Amin, C, Dm, Em, F, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Andy Grammer songs work for kids?

Try "HONEY, I'M GOOD", "FRESH EYES", "Fresh Eyes". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Keep Your Head Up

· by Andy Grammer

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Lyrics

I’ve been wait ing on a (C)sun set, bills on my (Am7)mind set, I can’t de (G)ny they’re get ting high.

High er than my (C)in come, in come’s (Am7)bread crumbs.

I’ve been (G)try ing to sur vive.

The glow that the (C)sun gets right a round (Am7)sun set helps me re a lize that this is just a (C)jour ney, drop your (Am7)wor ries.

You are gon na turn out fine, Oh, you’ll turn out fine.

(Em)Fine, oh, you’ll turn out fine.

But you’ve (CN.C.)got to keep your (Dm)head up, oh.

And you can let your (Am)hair down, hey.

You’ve got to keep your (Dm)head up, oh.

And you can let your (Am)hair down, hey.

I know it’s hard, know it’s (C)hard to re (Am)mem ber some times.

But you’ve got to keep your (Dm)head up, oh.

And you can let your (Am)hair down, hey.

I’ve got my hands in my pock ets, kick ing these (G)rocks, it’s kind of hard to watch this life go by.

I’m buy ing in to skep tics, skep tics (G)mess with the con fi dence in my eyes.

I’m see ing all the (C)an gles, thoughts get (Am7)tan gled, I start to com pro mise my life and my (C)pur pose.

Is it all (Am7)worth it?

Am I gon na turn out fine?

(Am)hair down, yeah.

(Dm)On ly rain bows af ter rain, the (Am)sun will al ways come a gain and (Dm)it’s a cir cle, cir cl ing a (Am)round a gain, it comes a (G)round a gain.

I say, (Dm)On ly rain bows af ter rain, the (Am)sun will al ways come a gain and (Dm)it’s a cir cle, cir cl ing a (Am)round a gain, it comes a (G)round.

But you’ve got to keep your (Dm)head up, oh.

And you can let your (Am)hair down, hey.

You’ve got to keep your (Dm)head up, oh.

And you can let your (Am)hair down, hey.

I know it’s hard, know it’s (C)hard to re (Am)mem ber some times.

But you’ve got to keep your (Dm)head up, oh.

And you can let your (Am)hair down, hey.

And keep your head up,

and you can let your (Am)hair down.

And keep your head up,

and you can let your (Am)hair down.

And keep your head up,

and you can let your (Am)hair down.

I said, (Dm)oh,

no no (G)no no no no.

Keep Your Head Up by Andy Grammer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Keep Your Head Up” by Andy Grammer 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 C at 92 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 "Keep Your Head Up" 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 "Keep Your Head Up"?: 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 "Keep Your Head Up" use?: Just 9 chords: Am, Am7, Amin, C, Dm, Em, F, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Andy Grammer songs work for kids?: Try "HONEY, I'M GOOD", "FRESH EYES", "Fresh Eyes". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.