Is "Long Way To Happy" 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 "Long Way To Happy"?

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 "Long Way To Happy" use?

Just 13 chords: Ab, Abmaj, Bbm, Bbm7, Cm, Db, Dbmaj, Dbmaj7, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other P!nk songs work for kids?

Try "RUNAWAY", "TRUE LOVE", "JUST GIVE ME A REASON". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Long Way To Happy

· by P!nk

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Lyrics

One night to you

last ed (Dbmaj7)six weeks for me.

Just a bit ter lit tle pill now, just to (Dbmaj7)try to go to sleep.

No more wak ing up to in no cence; (Abmaj13)say hel lo to hes i tance, to (Dbmaj7)ev ’ry one I meet.

Thanks to you years a go, I guess I’ll nev er know what (Dbmaj7)love means to me.

But oh,

I’ll keep on roll ing down this road,

but I’ve got a bad, bad feel (Eb5)ing it’s gon na take a (Fm)long time to love, it’s gon na take a (Ab)lot to hold on, it’s gon na be a (Fm)long way to hap py, yeah.

Left my child hood be hind

in a (Dbmaj7)roll a way bed.

Ev ’ry thing was so damn sim ple; now I’m (Dbmaj7)los ing my head (los ing my head).

Try ing to cov er up the dam age and (Abmaj13)pat out all the bruis es, too (Dbmaj7)young to know I had it, so it did n’t hurt to lose it (did n’t hurt to lose it), (Abmaj13)did n’t hurt to lose it (did n’t hurt to lose it).

but oh, (Dbmaj13)it’s gon na be a long, long way to...

Now I’m numb as hell and I can’t feel a thing, but don’t wor ry ’bout re gret or guilt, ’cause I (Ab)nev er knew your name.

I just wan na (Cm)thank you, thank you from the bot tom of my heart

for all the sleep less nights and for tear ing me a part, yeah, yeah.

It’s gon na take a (Fm)long time to love, it’s gon na take a (Ab)lot to hold on, it’s gon na be a (Fm)long way to hap py, yeah.

na take a (Fm)long time to love, it’s gon na take a (Ab)lot to hold on, it’s gon na be a (Fm)long way to hap py, yeah.

(Eb5)Left in the piec es that you broke me in to, (Ab)torn a part, but now I’ve got to (Bbm7)keep on roll ing like a stone, ’cause (Dbmaj13)it’s gon na be a long, long It’s gon na take a (Bbm7)keep on roll ing like a stone, ’cause (Dbmaj7)it’s gon na be a long, long way to hap py.

’Cause (Dbmaj7)it’s gon na be a long, long way to hap py.

’Cause

Long Way To Happy by P!nk — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Long Way To Happy” by P!nk 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 Bb at 82 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Long Way To Happy" 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 "Long Way To Happy"?: 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 "Long Way To Happy" use?: Just 13 chords: Ab, Abmaj, Bbm, Bbm7, Cm, Db, Dbmaj, Dbmaj7, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other P!nk songs work for kids?: Try "RUNAWAY", "TRUE LOVE", "JUST GIVE ME A REASON". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.