Is "Lifetime" 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 "Lifetime"?

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 "Lifetime" use?

Just 12 chords: A, Amaj9, Bm7, Bmin, C#m7, D, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Maxwell songs work for kids?

Try "PRETTY WINGS", "THIS WOMAN'S WORK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Lifetime

· by Maxwell

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Lyrics

I was re born

when I was bro ken.

I would n’t be lieve,

no.

Been through a storm.

No use in (Dmaj7)hop ing

you would come (F#m11)res cue

me.

Some how your love (Bm11)set me free.

And now

I can let my life pass me (Dmaj7)by

(C#m7)or

(Bm7)I can get down and (F#m11)try,

work it all out this (Dmaj7)life

(C#m7)time.

(Bm7)Work it on out this (A)time.

I can let it all pass me (Dmaj7)by

or (Bm7)I can get down and (A)try,

work it all out this (Dmaj7)life

(C#m7)time,

(Bm7)life

time.

There was a time

when love was un chos en,

and now I’m just (A)hop in’

for more.

And now I’m just (Dmaj7)reach in’ out for some thing (Bm7)bet ter than I had be fore, girl,

that ain’t a bout a mine or your world.

Ooh, and now

I can let my life pass me (Dmaj7)by

(C#m7)or

(Bm7)I can get down and (F#m11)try,

work it all out this (Dmaj7)life

(C#m7)time.

(Bm7)Work it on out this (A)time.

I can let it all pass me by,

or (Bm7)I can just try and (E)try.

I can move to the (F#m7)light,

oh, if I take it one day at a time.

Oh,

spread my love out and (A)fly,

oh.

I, can move to the light.) ooh, I can just make you un der stand that love is not a fair y tale in a mel o dy.

If you (Bm11)want it, you could have it, girl.

May be you (D)will

(Amaj9)see,

may be you will

see.

Ooh, whoa, whoa, (F#m11)whoa.

(Bm11)Life

time,

life

time.

Ooh,

now

I can let my life

(Dmaj7)pass me by...

(Bm11)I can just try and (F#m11)try,

work it all out this (Bm11)life

time,

life

time.

I can let my life

(Dmaj7)pass me by...

(Bm11)I can just try and (F#m11)try,

work it all out this (Bm11)life

time,

life

time.

I can let my life pass me (Dmaj7)by,

(C#m7)or

(Bm11)whoa,

woo, woo.

Work it on.

Life

time, Ooh, life ooh.

time.

(A)Ooh, woo.

I can let my life pass me (Dmaj7)by.

(Bm11)(There’s no way I (A)won’t leave

you.)

(Dmaj7)Life

(C#m7)time,

(Bm11)life

time.

(A)Ooh, woo.

I can let my life pass me (Dmaj7)by.

(Bm11)(There’s no way I (A)won’t leave

you.)

(Dmaj7)Life

(C#m7)time,

(Bm11)life

time.

(Dmaj7)Life

(C#m7)time,

(Bm11)life

time.

Lifetime by Maxwell — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lifetime” by Maxwell 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 90 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 level up your extended-chord vocabulary — you're working with twelve shapes including Amaj9, Dmaj9, and Dmaj7, so your right hand needs to get comfortable stretching into those lush ninth voicings without tensing up. Meanwhile, your left hand carries an oompah bass pattern throughout, alternating between root notes and chord tones at a relaxed 90 BPM — practice that pattern alone first until it feels automatic, because the moment you add the right hand you'll want zero mental effort on the bass. Watch the transitions from C#m7 to F#m7 and from Dmaj9 back to A especially; those are where most students hesitate and break the groove. Use the sustain pedal generously but change it cleanly on each chord shift to keep that melancholic wash without muddiness. Loop the trickiest four-bar sections at half tempo before speeding up. By the end, those major-ninth shapes will feel like home under your fingers.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Lifetime" 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 "Lifetime"?: 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 "Lifetime" use?: Just 12 chords: A, Amaj9, Bm7, Bmin, C#m7, D, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Maxwell songs work for kids?: Try "PRETTY WINGS", "THIS WOMAN'S WORK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.