Is "Let Me Down Slowly" 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 Me Down Slowly"?

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 Me Down Slowly" use?

Just 6 chords: A, B, B6, C, C#m, G#m. Take it one section at a time.

What other Alec Benjamin songs work for kids?

Try "I BUILT A FRIEND". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Let Me Down Slowly

· by Alec Benjamin

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Lyrics

This night is (B)cold in the king dom.

I can feel you (A)fade a way

from the kitch en to the (B)bath room sink, and

your steps keep (A)me a wake.

Don’t (C#m)cut me down, throw me out, (B6)leave me here to waste.

I (G#m)once was a man with (A)dig ni ty and grace.

Now I’m (C#m)slip ping through the cracks of your (B6)cold em brace.

So (G#m)please,

please,

could you (C#m)find a way to let me down (G#m)slow ly?

A lit tle (G#m)sym pa thy I hope you can (A)show me.

If you (C#m)wan na go, then I’ll be so (G#m)lone ly.

If you’re (G#m)leav ing, ba by, let me down (A)slow ly.

Let me down, (C#m)down, let me down, down.

(G#m)Let me down, let me down, (G#m)down.

Let me down, down, (A)let me down.

If you (C#m)wan na go, then I’ll be so (G#m)lone ly.

If you’re (G#m)leav ing, ba by, let me down (A)slow ly.

Cold skin, drag my (B6)feet on the tile,

as I’m walk ing down the (A)cor ri dor.

And I know we have n’t (B6)talked in a while,

so I’m look ing for an (A)o pen door.

Don’t (A)slow ly.

And I can’t (C#m)stop my self from fall ing

down.

And I can’t (C#m)stop my self from fall ing

down.

And I can’t (C#m)stop my self from fall ing

down.

And I can’t (C#m)stop my self from fall ing

down.

And I can’t

Could you (C#m)find a way to let me down (G#m)slow ly?

A lit tle (G#m)sym pa thy I hope you can (A)show me.

If you (C#m)wan na go, then I’ll be so (G#m)lone ly.

If you’re (G#m)leav ing, ba by, let me down (CN.C.)slow ly.

Let me down, (C#m)down, let me down, down.

(G#m)Let me down, let me down, (G#m)down.

Let me down, down, (A)let me down.

If you (C#m)wan na go, then I’ll be so (G#m)lone ly.

If you’re (G#m)leav ing, ba by, let me down (A)slow ly.

If you (C#m)wan na go, then I’ll be so (G#m)lone ly.

If you’re (G#m)leav ing, ba by, let me down (CN.C.)slow ly.

Let Me Down Slowly by Alec Benjamin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Let Me Down Slowly” by Alec Benjamin 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 74 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 way to build confidence with block chords in the key of E, where your left hand will sit comfortably around shapes like C#m, G#m, A, and B for most of the song. The block bass pattern keeps your left hand steady—no fancy arpeggios—so focus on clean, even transitions between chord shapes. Watch out for that C major chord: it's borrowed from outside the key and will feel like a surprising hand shift, so isolate any passage containing it and loop it slowly until the move feels automatic. The B6 voicing is another one to drill on its own before playing through. At 74 BPM you have breathing room, but don't rush—start even slower, hands separate, and lock in the rhythm before combining. This is the piece that'll make your minor-chord transitions in sharp keys feel second nature.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Let Me Down Slowly" 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 Me Down Slowly"?: 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 Me Down Slowly" use?: Just 6 chords: A, B, B6, C, C#m, G#m. Take it one section at a time.
What other Alec Benjamin songs work for kids?: Try "I BUILT A FRIEND". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.