Is "Keeping The Faith" 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 "Keeping The Faith"?

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 "Keeping The Faith" use?

Just 6 chords: A, C, D, Em7, F#m, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other Billy Joel songs work for kids?

Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Keeping The Faith

· by Billy Joel

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Lyrics

If it (D)seems like I’ve been lost in let’s re mem ber,

if you think I’m feel ing old er and miss ing my young er days,

oh, then you (G)should have known me much bet ter, ’cause my past is some thing that nev er got in my (D)way,

oh no.

Still I would not be here now if I nev er had the hun ger,

and I’m not a shamed to say the wild boys were my friends.

Oh ’cause I (G)nev er felt the de sire

’til their mu sic set me on fire, and then I was (D)saved,

(G)yeah.

That’s why I’m keep ing the faith.

(G)Yeah, (CN.C.)yeah, yeah, yeah keep ing the faith.

We wore mat a dor boots on ly Flagg Broth ers had them with a Cu ban heel,

Ir i des cent socks with the same col or shirt, and a tight pair of chi nos.

Oh, I (G)put on my shark skin jack et, you know the kind with the vel vet col lar and dit ty bop (D)shades,

oh yeah.

I took a fresh pack of Luck ies and a mint called Sen Sen,

my old man’s Tro jans and his Old Spice af ter shave.

Oh, combed my (G)hair in a pom pa dour

like the rest of the Ro me os wore, a per ma nent (D)wave,

(G)yeah.

We were keep ing the faith.

(G)Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, keep ing the faith.

You can get just so much from a good thing,

you can (A)lin ger too long in your dreams.

Say good (A)bye to the old ies but good ies,

you ’cause the (Em7)good ole days were n’t al ways good and to (Em7)mor row ain’t as bad as it seems.

Now I (D)Learned stick my ball sons as a for mal ed u ca tion,

now I’m lost a lot of fights to but it taught me how to beer in the K.

Oh, I’m gon na (G)heard a bout my sex but not e nough, I found you could dance and still look tough an y (D)way,

oh yes I did.

I found out a man ain’t just be ing ma cho,

ate an aw ful lot of late night drive in food, drank a lot of take home pay.

I (G)thought I was the Duke of Earl

when I made it with a red haired girl in the Chev ro let,

oh won der ful to be a live when the rock and roll (D)plays,

(G)yeah.

When the mem o ry (F#m)stays,

(G)yeah.

I’m keep ing the faith,

(G)Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah keep ing the faith.

I’m keep ing the faith,

yes, I am

you know I’m keep ing the faith.

(G)Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah keep ing the faith.

I’m keep ing the faith,

yes, I am

you know I’m keep ing the faith.

Keeping The Faith by Billy Joel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Keeping The Faith” by Billy Joel 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 75 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 "Keeping The Faith" 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 "Keeping The Faith"?: 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 "Keeping The Faith" use?: Just 6 chords: A, C, D, Em7, F#m, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Billy Joel songs work for kids?: Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.