Is "Learn To Fly" 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 "Learn To Fly"?

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 "Learn To Fly" use?

Just 12 chords: Ab, Absus4, Bbpow, Bbsus2, Bbsus4, Db, Eb, Ebmaj7, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Foo Fighters songs work for kids?

Try "ALL MY LIFE", "BEST OF YOU", "Something From Nothing". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Learn To Fly

· by Foo Fighters

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Lyrics

(Bbsus2)Run and dy in’ all of the an gels

(Eb)this could take all night.

(Bbsus2)Think I need a dev il to help me get things right.

(Bbsus2)We’ll live up hap new pi ly ev er trapped if you this just save my life.

We (Bbsus2)sat a tell the laugh in’ and watched the last one die.

I’m (Bbsus)look in’ to the sky to save me,

(Eb)look in’ for a sign of life,

(Bbsus)look in’ for some thin’ to help me burn out bright.

I’m (Bbsus)look in’ for a com pli ca tion,

(Eb)look in’ ’cause I’m tired of ly in’.

(Gb5)Make my way back home when I (Ab)learn to fly (Bbsus)high.

(Bbsus2)Think I’m dy in’ nurs in’ the pa tience.

(Eb)It can wait one night.

(Bbsus2)Give it all a way if you give me one last try.

(Bbsus2)We’ll live up hap new pi ly ev er trapped if you this just save my life.

We (Bbsus2)Run and tell the an gels that ev ’ry thing’s all right.

I’m (Bbsus)look in’ to the sky to save me,

(Eb)look in’ for a sign of life,

(Bbsus)look in’ for some thin’ to help me burn out bright.

I’m (Bbsus)look in’ for a com pli ca tion,

(Eb)look in’ ’cause I’m tired of try in’.

(Gb5)Make my way back home when I (Ab)learn to fly (Bbsus)high.

(Eb)high.

(Gb5)Make my way back home when I (Ab)learn to...

(Bbsus)Fly a long with me.

I can’t quite make it a lone.

(Gb5)Try to make this life my (Ab)own.

(Bbsus)Fly a long with me.

I can’t quite make it a lone.

(Gb5)Try to make this life my (Ab)own.

my (Ab)own.

I (Bbsus)Look in’ to the sky to save me,

(Eb)look in’ for a sign of life,

(Bbsus)look in’ for some thin’ to help me burn out bright.

I’m (Bbsus)look in’ for a com pli ca tion,

(Eb)look in’ ’cause I’m tired of try in’.

(Gb5)Make my way back home when I (Ab)learn to fly (Eb)high.

(Gb5)Make my way back home when I (Ab)learn to fly.

(Gb5)Make my way back home when I (Ab)learn to...

Learn To Fly by Foo Fighters — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Learn To Fly” by Foo Fighters 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 Eb at 144 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 "Learn To Fly" 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 "Learn To Fly"?: 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 "Learn To Fly" use?: Just 12 chords: Ab, Absus4, Bbpow, Bbsus2, Bbsus4, Db, Eb, Ebmaj7, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Foo Fighters songs work for kids?: Try "ALL MY LIFE", "BEST OF YOU", "Something From Nothing". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.