Is "Lake Shore Drive" 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 "Lake Shore Drive"?

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 "Lake Shore Drive" use?

Just 5 chords: A, C#m, E, G#7, G#m. Take it one section at a time.

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Lake Shore Drive

· by Eugene Von Heitlinger

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Lyrics

There’s a (E)road I’d like to tell you a bout, (G#m)lives in on my driv home town.

(E)Lake Shore Drive the road is called and it ’ll (G#m)take you up or down.

five.

From (A)rags on up to rich es, fif teen your (G#7)min utes you can fly.

There (E)Pret ty blue lights a long the way than (A)help you right on by.

And the blue lights of shin in’ with a (A)heav en ly grace than help you on right on by.

And there ain’t no road just like it (A)an y where I found.

We’re (E)run nin’ south on (C#m)Lake Shore Drive (A)head in’ in to town.

We’re just (G#m)slip pin’ on by on (A)L.

D., Fri day night trou ble bound.

And it starts (E)road up north from Hol ly a wood, (G#m)lives in on my driv in’ side.

(E)Con crete moun tains rear in’ up, throw in’ ’ll (G#m)shad ows just a bout five.

From (A)Some times you can smell the fif teen your (G#7)mind is feel in’ fine.

There (E)ain’t ty no fin er place to be than (A)run nin’ Lake Shore Drive.

And there’s no lights of shin in’ or place (A)heav en you see than help you on Lake Shore Drive.

And there ain’t no road just like it (A)an y where I found.

We’re (E)run nin’ south on (C#m)Lake Shore Drive (A)head in’ in to town.

We’re just (G#m)slip pin’ on by on (A)L.

D., Fri day night trou ble bound.

And it starts

It’s (E)Fri day night and you’re look in’ clean, too (G#m)ear ly to start the rounds.

A (E)ten min ute drive from the Gold Coast back makes (G#m)sure you’re pleas ure bound.

And it’s (A)four o ’clock in the morn in’ and all the peo ple have gone a way.

Just (E)you and your mind and Lake Shore Drive, to (A)mor row is an oth er day.

And the sun shine’s fine in the (A)morn in’ time, to mor row is an oth er day.

Lake Shore Drive by Eugene Von Heitlinger — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lake Shore Drive” by Eugene Von Heitlinger 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 E at 180 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 "Lake Shore Drive" 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 "Lake Shore Drive"?: 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 "Lake Shore Drive" use?: Just 5 chords: A, C#m, E, G#7, G#m. Take it one section at a time.