Kindly Unspoken

by Kate Voegele

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As (D)high as the moon, so I (A)high were my spir its I when you (Bm7)sang mon

out my (G)name.

But I won’t, won’t And (D)com ing from you, it was e nough just to hear it.

Oh, it (Bm7)rang like the bells did to day.

yeah.

As far as But (C)e ven the stur di est (G)ground well, just can (A)shift and can trem ble and let us fall down.

(D)Kind ly un (A)spo ken, you (C)show your e mo tion, and (D)si lence speaks (A)loud er than (C)words, oh, (G)oh.

It’s (D)luck y I’m (A)clev er; if I (Am)did n’t know bet ter, I’d be (Gm)lieve on ly that which I’d (D)heard.

In the (D)days of my fol ly, I (A)fol lowed your spir lead; I did what (Bm7)Si mon

said to (G)do.

But I won’t, won’t And (D)let mel an chol y was play me for a fool.

it.

Whoa, no, (Bm7)I’m on my way some where new, yeah.

As far as your (C)lack of the some thing to (G)say, well, just to (A)tell me good bye, there was no bet ter way.

(D)Kind ly un (A)spo ken, you (C)show your e mo tion, and (D)si lence speaks (A)loud er than (C)words, oh, (G)oh.

It’s (D)luck y I’m (A)clev er; if I (Am)did n’t know bet ter, I’d be (Gm)lieve on ly that which I’d (D)heard.

In the that which I’d (D)heard,

yeah.

Well, ba by, (C)don’t keep me up till the dawn,

no, with those old (Bm7)words that keep lead ing me on.

Ba by, well (Dsus)now, (Em7)I know much bet ter than to (Gsus2)wait for an an swer from (A)you.

Oh.

that which I’d (D)heard.

Oh, (Gm)oh, now.

Oh.

Oh, whoa, yeah.

(D)heard.

Oh, (Gm)oh, now.

Oh.

Oh, whoa, yeah.

Yeah.

Kindly Unspoken by Kate Voegele — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Kindly Unspoken by Kate Voegele 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 112 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 "Kindly Unspoken" 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 "Kindly Unspoken"?
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 "Kindly Unspoken" use?
Just 12 chords: A, A7, Am, Bm7, C, Csus2, D, Dsus4, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Kate Voegele songs work for kids?
Try "WISH YOU WERE", "Hallelujah". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.