Is "Letter To Me" 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 "Letter To Me"?

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 "Letter To Me" use?

Just 9 chords: A, Bm7, C, D, E, Esus4, F#m, F#m7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Brad Paisley songs work for kids?

Try "TWO PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE", "TICKS", "AMERICAN SATURDAY NIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Letter To Me

· by Brad Paisley

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Lyrics

If (A)I could write a let ter to me

and (A)send it back in time to my self at sev en teen, first, I’d (D)prove it’s me by say in’,

(A)“Look un der your bed; there’s a Skoal can and a Play boy no one (Esus)else would know you hid.”

And (A)then I’d say, “I know it’s tough

when you break up af ter sev en months.

And, yeah, I (D)know you real ly liked her, and it just don’t seem fair.

But all (Bm7)I can say is pain like that is (Esus)fast and it’s (E)rare.

And (A)oh, you got so much (F#m)go in’ for you, go in’ right, but I know at sev en teen it’s hard to see past Fri day night.

She was n’t right for you, and still you feel like there’s a knife (D)stick in’ out of your back and you’re won der in’ if you’ll sur vive.

But, you’ll make it through this and you’ll see

you’re (A)still a round to write this (E)let ter to me.

At the (A)stop sign at Tom lin son and Eighth,

(A)al ways stop com plete ly, and (E)don’t just tap your brakes.

And when you (D)get a date with Brid get, make (A)sure the tank is full.

On (Bm7)sec ond thought, for get it; that one turns out kind a cool.

Each and ev ’ry time you have a fight,

just as sume you’re wrong and Dad dy’s right.

And you should (D)real ly thank Miss Brink man; she spends (A)so much ex tra time.

It’s like she (Bm7)sees the dia mond un der neath and she’s (Esus)pol ish in’ you till you shine.

And (A)oh, you got so much (F#m)go in’ for you, go in’ right, but I know at sev en teen it’s hard to see past Fri day night.

To night’s the bon fire ral ly, but you’re stay in’ home in stead, be cause if you fail (A)al ge bra, (Bm7)Mom and Dad ’ll kill you dead.

But, (D)trust me, you’ll squeak (A)by and get a “C”.

And you’re (A)still a round to write this (E)let ter to me.

(CN.C.)You’ve got so much (E)up a head,

you’ll (D)make new friends.

You should (D)see (A)your (E)kids and wife.”

And I’d end by say in’, (E)“Have no fear, these are (D)no (A)where (Bm7)near (A)the (G)best years (D)of your (Esus)life.

I guess I’ll (D)see you in the mir ror when (A)you’re a grown man.

go hug Aunt Ri ta

(Esus)ev ’ry chance you can.

And oh,

you’ve got so much (F#m)go in’ for you, go in’ right, but I know at sev en teen it’s hard to see past Fri day night.

I wish you’d (E)stud y Span ish, I (F#m7)wish you’d take a typ in’ class.

I (D)wish you would n’t (A)wor ry and let it be.”

Hey, I’d (A)say, (D)“Have a lit tle faith and you’ll see.”

If (A)I could write a let ter to me,

to me.

Letter To Me by Brad Paisley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Letter To Me” by Brad Paisley 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 80 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 "Letter To Me" 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 "Letter To Me"?: 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 "Letter To Me" use?: Just 9 chords: A, Bm7, C, D, E, Esus4, F#m, F#m7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Brad Paisley songs work for kids?: Try "TWO PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE", "TICKS", "AMERICAN SATURDAY NIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.