Is "Lady" 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 "Lady"?

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 "Lady" use?

Just 9 chords: A, A6, A7, C, D, D6, E, E6, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Little River Band songs work for kids?

Try "TAKE IT EASY ON ME", "REMINISCING", "THE NIGHT OWLS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Lady

· by Little River Band

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Lyrics

Look a (A)round you.

Look up here.

(A)Take time to (A)make time; (A)make time to (A)be there.

Look a (A)round.

Be a part.

(A)Feel for the (A)win ter, but (A)don’t have a (A)cold heart.

And I (E7)love you best.

You’re (E6)not like the (E7)rest.

You’re there when I need you; you’re there when I need,

I’m gon na need (A)you.

A (A)long time a (A)go, I had a la dy to (A)love.

She made me think of things I nev er thought of.

Now she’s gone and I’m on my own, but a (A)love song has come in to my (A)mind.

A (A)love song, it was there all the (A)time.

So, (D)la dy,

let me take a look at you (A)now.

You’re (D)there on the dance floor mak in’ me want you some how.

Oh, (D)la dy,

I think it’s on ly fair I should (A)say

to you:

(E)Don’t be think in’ that I don’t (D6/9)want you, ’cause (E7sus)may be I (A)do.

Look a (A)round,

come to (A7)me.

I have no (A7)an swer, but (A6)know where (A7)I want to be.

I look a (A)round,

(A)play a part.

I was (A)born in the (A7)win ter and (A6)cooled by (A7)a warm heart.

And I (E7)love you best.

You’re (E6)not like the (E7)rest.

You’re there when I need you; you’re there when I need,

I’m gon na need

you.

So, (A)do.

(E)Don’t be think ing that I don’t (D6/9)want you.

(E7sus)La dy, I (A)do.

Lady by Little River Band — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lady” by Little River Band 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 A at 120 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great workout for adding color tones to basic chord shapes — you'll move between A, A6, and A7 (and similar clusters on D and E), which often means shifting just one finger while the rest of your hand stays planted, so really lock in those anchor fingers. Your left hand follows an oompah bass pattern — root note, then the chord chunk up an octave — and at 120 BPM that needs to feel relaxed and automatic before you layer in the right hand, so start hands-separate and slower than you think. Watch the jump to that C chord; it's the one move outside the home key and it can catch you off guard if you're cruising on muscle memory. Loop that transition until it's boring. By the end of this piece, voice-leading between plain triads and their 6th or 7th extensions will feel like second nature — that's a skill you'll use in almost every pop song from here on out.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Lady" 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 "Lady"?: 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 "Lady" use?: Just 9 chords: A, A6, A7, C, D, D6, E, E6, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Little River Band songs work for kids?: Try "TAKE IT EASY ON ME", "REMINISCING", "THE NIGHT OWLS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.