Is "King Of Wishful Thinking" 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 "King Of Wishful Thinking"?

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 "King Of Wishful Thinking" use?

Just 9 chords: Am, Bbpow, C, C7, Dm7, Dsus4, F, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

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King Of Wishful Thinking

· by Go West

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Lyrics

I don’t fuse to give (G)fall at your (C)feet just (Am)’cause you cut me (F)to the bone.

And I won’t (F)miss the (C)way that you kiss me.

(Am)We were nev er (F)carved in stone.

no,

If I that you have made a (F)hole in my heart.

And now I’ve got to (G)fool my my self.

And I’ll get (C)o ver you, I (G)know I (Am)will.

I’ll pre (C)tend my ship’s not (G)sink (Am)ing.

And I’ll (C)tell my self I’m (G)o ver (Am)you, ’cause I’m the (C)king of wish ful think ing.

I am the (Am)king of wish ful think ing.

I re fuse to give (G)in to my (C)blues.

just (Am)That’s not how it’s (F)gon na be.

And I de (F)ny the (C)tears in my eyes.

me.

(Am)I don’t want to (F)let you see.

no,

If I don’t lis ten to the (F)talk of the town,

And may be I can (G)fool my my self.

And I’ll get (C)o ver you, I (G)know I (Am)will.

I’ll pre (C)tend my ship’s not (G)sink (Am)ing.

And I’ll (C)tell my self I’m (G)o ver (Am)you, ’cause I’m the (C)king of wish ful think ing.

I am the (Am)king of wish ful think ing.

(Dm7)king of wish ful I’ll get (F)o ing.

ver you, I (G)know I (Am)will.

I’ll pre (C)tend my ship’s not sink ing.

And I’ll (C)tell my self I’m (G)o ver (Am)you, ’cause I’m the (C)king of wish ful think ing, yeah.

Oh, now (F)I will nev er, nev er shed a tear for (G)you.

I’ll get o ver you.

(C)king of wish ful think ing.

I’m the (C)king of wish ful think ing.

I’ll get (C)o ver you, I (G)know I (Am)will.

You made a hole in my heart,

but I won’t shed a tear for (Am)you.

I’ll be the (C)king of wish ful think ing.

I’ll (G)get (C)o ver you, I (G)know I (Am)will.

You made a hole in my heart,

but I won’t shed a tear for (Am)you.

I’ll be the (C)king of wish ful think ing.

I’ll (G)get ing.

King Of Wishful Thinking by Go West — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “King Of Wishful Thinking” by Go West 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 138 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 "King Of Wishful Thinking" 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 "King Of Wishful Thinking"?: 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 "King Of Wishful Thinking" use?: Just 9 chords: Am, Bbpow, C, C7, Dm7, Dsus4, F, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.