Is "Like A Star" 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 "Like A Star"?

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 "Like A Star" use?

Just 16 chords: A7, Abm7, Am6, Am7, Am9, C, C7, C9, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Corinne Bailey Rae songs work for kids?

Try "PUT YOUR RECORDS ON", "Put Your Records On", "Like A Star". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Like A Star

· by Corinne Bailey Rae

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Lyrics

Just like a (Dm7)star a cross my sky,

just like an (E)an gel off the page, When you have ap (Am7)peared to my life;

feel like I’ll (Am6)nev er be the same.

Just like a (Dm7)song a in my heart,

just like the (E)oil to on my hands...

Hon

or to love

you.

Still I (C13)won der why it (Fmaj7)is,

I don’t ar gue like

this

with an y one but you.

We (C9)do it all the time,

blow ing out my mind.

(CN.C.)You’ve got this (Dm7)look I can’t de scribe.

You make me (E)feel gel I’m a live.

When ev ’ry thing (Am7)else is au fait,

with out a (Am6)doubt you’re on my side.

Heav en has (Dm7)been a way too long!

Can’t find the (E)words to write this song.

Oh,

your to love....

you.

Still I (C13)won der why it (Fmaj7)is,

I don’t ar gue like

this

with an y one but you.

We (C9)do it all the time,

blow ing out my mind.

(CN.C.)You’ve got this

Yeah.

Da da da, na na na, da da n da, na na na, da da n da, na na na.

Now I have come to un der stand the way it is;

it’s not a se cret an y more,

’cause we’ve been through that be fore.

From to night, I know that you’re the on ly one.

I’ve been con fused and in the dark;

now I un through that be fore.

From to night, der stand.

Hey, yeah.

Ooh.

I (C13)won der why it (Fmaj7)is,

I don’t ar gue like

this

with an y one but you.

I (C7)won der why it is,

I won’t let my guard

down

for an y one but you,

(Gm7)ooh.

We (C7)do it all the time,

blow ing out my mind.

(CN.C.)Just like a (Dm7)star a cross my sky,

just like an (E)an gel off the page,

you have ap (Am7)peared to my life;

feel like I’ll (Am6)nev er be the same.

Just like a (Dm7)song in my heart,

just like (E)oil on my hands...

Like A Star by Corinne Bailey Rae — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Like A Star” by Corinne Bailey Rae 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 60 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 "Like A Star" 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 "Like A Star"?: 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 "Like A Star" use?: Just 16 chords: A7, Abm7, Am6, Am7, Am9, C, C7, C9, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Corinne Bailey Rae songs work for kids?: Try "PUT YOUR RECORDS ON", "Put Your Records On", "Like A Star". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.