Is "Look Away" 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 "Look Away"?

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 "Look Away" use?

Just 20 chords: A, B, Bm, Bm7, Bsus2, C, C#7, C#sus2, +12 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Chicago songs work for kids?

Try "WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME", "FEELIN' STRONGER EVERY DAY", "HARD HABIT TO BREAK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Look Away

· by Chicago

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Lyrics

When you (A)called me up this morn ing, told me ’bout the (F#m7)new ter love you found,

I said, “I’m (D)hap py for you, yeah, I’m real ly (D)hap py for you.”

I Found some one else; I guess I (F#m7)won’t be com ing ’round.

I guess it’s (D)o ver, ba by.

wish you It’s real ly (Esus)o ver, (E)ba by, whoa.

And from what you said,

I know you’ve (A)got ten o ver me.

It ’ll nev er be

the (F#m)way it used to (E)be.

you.

So if it’s got ta be this (Bm7)way,

don’t wor ry, ba by, I can (Esus)take the news o (E)kay.

(CN.C.)But if you (A)see me walk ing by and the (Dsus2)tears are in my eyes, look a (A)way.

(D)Ba by, look a (Esus)way.

And if we meet (A)on the street some day and I (Dsus2)don’t know what to say, look a (A)way.

(D)Ba by, look a (Esus)way.

Don’t look at me.

I (E)don’t want you to see me this (A)way.

When we (A)both a greed this as lov told me we were (F#m7)bet ter off as friends,

that’s how it (D)had to be, you, yeah, I’m real ly (D)had to be.

you.”

I tell you I’m fine, I but some (F#m7)times I just pre tend.

Wish you were (D)hold ing me, by.

wish you were still ly (Esus)hold ing (E)me, by, whoa.

I just nev er thought

that I would (A)be re placed so soon.

It I was n’t pre

to (F#m)hear those words to (E)from you.

I know I want ed to be (Bm7)free.

Yeah, ba by, this is how we (Esus)want ed it to (E)be.

(CN.C.)But if you (A)see me walk ing by and the (Dsus2)tears are in my eyes, look a (A)way.

(D)Ba by, look a (Esus)way.

And if we meet (A)on the street some day and I (Dsus2)don’t know what to say, look a (A)way.

(D)Ba by, look a (Esus)way.

Don’t look at me.

I (E)don’t want you to see me this (A)way.

When we (E)don’t want you to see me this (F#m)way.

If you (B)see me walk ing by and the (Esus2)tears are in my eyes, look a (B)way.

(E)Ba by, look a (F#sus)way.

And if we meet (B)on the street some day and I (Esus2)don’t know what to say, look a (B)way.

(E)Ba by, look a (F#sus)way.

Don’t look at me.

I (C#sus2)don’t want you to (F#)see me.

If you (B)see me walk ing by and the (Esus2)tears are in my eyes, look a (B)way.

(E)Ba by, look a (F#sus)way.

Don’t look at me.

I (C#sus2)don’t want you to (F#)see me.

If you (C#sus2)don’t want you to (F#sus)see (F#)me.

When you (B)called me up this morn ing, told me ’bout the (G#m7)new love you found,

I said, “I’m (E)hap py for you,

I’m real ly (E)hap py for you.”

Look Away by Chicago — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Look Away” by Chicago 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 86 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 "Look Away" 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 "Look Away"?: 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 "Look Away" use?: Just 20 chords: A, B, Bm, Bm7, Bsus2, C, C#7, C#sus2, +12 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Chicago songs work for kids?: Try "WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME", "FEELIN' STRONGER EVERY DAY", "HARD HABIT TO BREAK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.