Lovely To See You

by The Moody Blues

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Lyrics

(E7)Dark cloud of (E)fear is (E7)blow ing a (E)way, now that you’re here, you’re go ing to stay ’cause it’s (A)eyes.

love ly to see you a gain, my friend.

Walk a long with me to the next (E)bend.

(E7)Won der ful (E)day for (E7)pass ing my (E)way, knock on my door and e ven the score with your (A)eyes.

Love ly to see you a gain, my friend.

Walk a long with me to the next (E)bend.

(E)bend.

Tell us what you’ve seen

in (F)far a way for got ten lands, where (F)em pires have turned back to sand.

(A)(Sand.)

(E)bend.

Lovely To See You by The Moody Blues — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lovely To See You” by The Moody Blues 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 E at 136 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 "Lovely To See You" 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 "Lovely To See You"?
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 "Lovely To See You" use?
Just 8 chords: A, D, E, E7, Em, F, F#m, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Moody Blues songs work for kids?
Try "VOICES IN THE SKY", "ISN'T LIFE STRANGE", "NEVER COMES THE DAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.