Is "Leavin'" 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 "Leavin'"?

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 "Leavin'" use?

Just 5 chords: A, C, Dmaj7, E, F#m7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Jesse McCartney songs work for kids?

Try "BEAUTIFUL SOUL", "SHE'S NO YOU", "WHY DON'T YOU KISS HER?". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Leavin'

· by Jesse McCartney

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Lyrics

Hey, ba by girl, it, I been watch in’ you will (F#m7)all it day, all it day, all it day, all it day.

Man, that thing you got be hind you is a (Dmaj7)maz in’, a maz in’, a maz in’, a maz in’.

You make me wan na take you out and I (F#m7)let it rain, let it rain, let it rain, let it rain.

I know you got a man but this is what you (Dmaj7)should a say,

why don’t you tell him that, “I’m (A)leav in’, nev er to come back a gain.” You found some bod y who does it bet ter than he can.

No more mak in’ you cry, no more them gray (Dmaj7)skies.

Girl, we fly in’ on the G 5 G 5 and we’re (A)leav in’, nev er to come back a gain.

So go to shaw ty and tell him you found a new man.

The one that’s so, so fly, the one that keep you (Dmaj7)high.

Have me sing in’ all night, bye bye.

Oh (A)oh, oh, oh, oh.

Oh (F#m7)oh, oh, man, she gon’ be sing in’ oh (E)oh, oh, oh.

Oh (Dmaj7)oh, oh oh.

Now if I talk it, girl, you know that I will (F#m7)walk it out, walk it out, walk it out, walk it out.

Man, I’ll put my mon ey, mon ey where my (Dmaj7)mouth is, a mouth is, a mouth is, a mouth is.

’Cause you’re the bad dest lit tle thing that I (F#m7)ev er seen, ev er seen, ev er seen, ev er seen.

So I’m a ask you one but time is if you (Dmaj7)got a man,

why don’t you tell him that, “I’m (A)leav in’, nev er to come back a gain.” You found some bod y who does it bet ter than he can.

No more mak in’ you cry, no more them gray (Dmaj7)skies.

Girl, we fly in’ on the G 5 G 5 and we’re (A)leav in’, nev er to come back a gain.

So go to shaw ty and tell him you found a new man.

The one that’s so, so fly, the one that keep you (Dmaj7)high.

Have me sing in’ all night like that.

Oh (A)oh, oh, oh, oh.

Oh (F#m7)oh, oh, man, she gon’ be sing in’ oh (E)oh, oh, oh.

Oh (Dmaj7)oh, oh oh.

Don’t stress, don’t stress, don’t (F#m7)stress, just tell him to the left, left, (E)left.

Don’t stress, don’t stress, don’t (Dmaj7)stress ’cause we gone and we gone and we gone.

No stress, no stress, no (F#m7)stress, girl, you de serve noth in’ but the (E)best.

No stress, no stress, no (Dmaj7)stress.

Girl, you need to tell him that, “I’m (Dmaj7)oh, oh oh.

Oh (A)oh, oh, oh, oh.

Oh (F#m7)oh, oh, man, she gon’ be sing in’ oh (E)oh, oh, oh.

Oh (Dmaj7)oh, oh oh.

Leavin' by Jesse McCartney — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Leavin'” by Jesse McCartney 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 78 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 "Leavin'" 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 "Leavin'"?: 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 "Leavin'" use?: Just 5 chords: A, C, Dmaj7, E, F#m7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jesse McCartney songs work for kids?: Try "BEAUTIFUL SOUL", "SHE'S NO YOU", "WHY DON'T YOU KISS HER?". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.