Let The Sunshine In

by The Fifth Dimension

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Lyrics

We (Cm)starve, look

at one an oth er short of breath, walk

ing proud ly in our win ter (Bb)coats, Wear

ing smells from lab ’ra tor ies, (Cm)fac ing a dy ing na tion

of (Cm)mov ing pa per (G7)fan ta sy,

Lis t’ning for the new told (Cm)lies

with su (Ab)preme vi sions of (Eb)lone ly tunes.

(Cm)Some where,

in side some thing, there is a rush of

great ness.

Who knows what stands in (Bb)front of

our lives; I fash ion my (Cm)fu ture on (Eb)films in space.

(Cm)Si lence tells me (G7)se cret ly

ev

’ry thing,

(Ab)ev

’ry thing.

(Cm)Sing ing

my space songs on a spi der web si tar, “Life is a round you and (Bb)in you.”

An swer for Tim oth y (Cm)Lear y, (Eb)dear y.

(Cm)Let

the (G7)sun shine,

Let the (Cm)sun shine in, the (Ab)sun

shine (Eb)in.

(Cm)Let

the (G7)sun shine,

Let the (Cm)sun shine in, the (Ab)sun

shine (Eb)in.

Let The Sunshine In by The Fifth Dimension — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Let The Sunshine In” by The Fifth Dimension 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 Ab at 110 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 The Sunshine In" 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 The Sunshine In"?
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 The Sunshine In" use?
Just 5 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Eb, G7. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Fifth Dimension songs work for kids?
Try "UP, UP AND AWAY", "AQUARIUS/LET THE SUNSHINE IN", "I DIDN'T GET TO SLEEP AT ALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.