Is "Let It Grow" 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 "Let It Grow"?

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 "Let It Grow" use?

Just 19 chords: A, Am, B, Bm, C, C#m, Csus2, D, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other John Powell songs work for kids?

Try "HOW BAD CAN I BE", "THNEEDVILLE", "FUNERAL FOR A TREE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Let It Grow

· by John Powell

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Lyrics

You don’t know me

but my name’s (C)Cy.

I’m just the O’ (F)Hare de (C)liv ’ry guy,

but it (Am)seems like trees might be (F)worth a try.

So (Dm)I say

(F)let it (C)grow.

My name is Dan and my name’s Rose.

Our son Wes ley kind of glows and (C)that’s not (C)good so (F)we sup pose (Dm)we should (G)let it grow.

Let it grow.

You can’t reap what you don’t (G)sow.

(Am)Plant a seed in (F)side the earth.

(Am)Just one way to (F)know it’s worth.

Let’s (Am)cel eb rate the (F)world’s re (C)birth.

(Dm)We say (G)let it grow.

My name’s Ma rie and I am three.

I would real ly like to (G)see a tree.

(Am)La, la, la, la, la, (F)la, la, li, (Dm)I say (G)let it grow.

I’m (A)Gram my (D)Nor ma, I’m old and I’ve got gray hair but I re mem ber when (Bm)trees were (D)ev ’ry where and (Bm)no one had to (G)pay for (Bm)air.

So (Em)I say, let it (D)grow.

(A)Let it (D)grow.

Let it grow like it did so long a go.

(Bm)It is just one (G)ti ny seed (Bm)but it’s all we (G)real ly need.

It’s (Bm)time to change the (G)life we lead, (Em)time to (A)let it (D)grow.

My name’s O’ Hare, I’m one of (Dsus)you.

(D)I live here in Th (Bm)need ville (A)too.

The (G)things you say just (D)might be true.

It (Bm)could be time to (A)start a new and (G)may be change my (Csus2)point of view.

Let it (F#)die.

Let it die.

Let it shriv el up and......

You greed y dirt bag.

(E)Let it grow.

Let it grow.

Let the love in side you show.

(C#m)Plant a seed in (A)side the earth.

(C#m)Just one way to (A)know it’s worth.

Let’s (C#m)cel eb rate the (A)world’s re birth.

(F#m)We say (B)let it grow.

Let it (B)grow.

Let it (E)grow.

You can’t (A)reap what (E)you don’t (B)sow.

It’s just one (C#m)ti ny seed (G#m)but it’s all we (C#m)real ly need.

It’s (A)time to (E)ban ish (F#m)all your (E)greed.

I (C#m)mag ine (B)Thneed ville (A)flow’red and (E)treed.

(F#m)Let this (B)be our (E)sol emn (A)creed.

(A)We say (B)let it (C#m)grow in (E)Thneed ville.

(A)We say (B)let it (C#m)grow.

It’s a (E)brand new (A)dawn.

say (E)let (B)it (C#m)grow in (E)Thneed ville.

(F#m)We

say

(B)let It’s a it new (E)grow.

Let It Grow by John Powell — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Let It Grow” by John Powell 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 65 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 "Let It Grow" 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 "Let It Grow"?: 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 "Let It Grow" use?: Just 19 chords: A, Am, B, Bm, C, C#m, Csus2, D, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Powell songs work for kids?: Try "HOW BAD CAN I BE", "THNEEDVILLE", "FUNERAL FOR A TREE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.