Look For The Silver Lining

by Judy Garland

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(G)Look for the sil ver (G)lin ing when e’er a cloud ap (C)pears in the (G)blue.

Re mem ber (D7)some where the sun is (G)shin ing and so the (Em)right thing

to (D7)do is make it shine for you.

A (G)heart full of joy and (G)glad ness will al ways ban ish (G7)sad ness and (C)strife.

So, al ways (A7)look for the sil ver (G)lin ing and try to (Adim)find the (D7)sun ny side of (G)life.

(G)Look for the sil ver (G)lin ing when e’er a cloud ap (C)pears in the (G)blue.

Re mem ber (D7)some where the sun is (G)shin ing and so the (Em)right thing

to (D7)do is make it shine for you.

A (G)heart full of joy and (G)glad ness will al ways ban ish (G7)sad ness and (C)strife.

So, al ways (A7)look for the sil ver (G)lin ing and try to (Adim)find the (D7)sun ny side of (G)life.

(G)life.

Look For The Silver Lining by Judy Garland — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Look For The Silver Lining” by Judy Garland 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 G at 180 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 For The Silver Lining" 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 For The Silver Lining"?
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.
What other Judy Garland songs work for kids?
Try "TOO LATE NOW", "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows", "The Trolley Song (from 'Meet Me In St. Louis')". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.