Is "Magic" 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 "Magic"?

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 "Magic" use?

Just 4 chords: A, C#m7, D, E. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.

What other Coldplay songs work for kids?

Try "Everglow", "HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND", "FIX YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Magic

· by Coldplay

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Lyrics

(A)Call it (D)mag

ic,

cut me call it true.

And I call it mag

I dis when I’m with you.

And I (A)just got (D)bro

ken,

bro ken (A)in to (E)two.

Still I (A)call it (D)mag

it’s when I’m next to you.

(D)And I don’t, and I don’t, and I don’t, and I don’t,

no, I (A)don’t, it’s true.

(E)I don’t, no, I don’t, no, I don’t, no, I don’t want an y bod y (C#m7)else but you.

(D)I don’t, no, I don’t, no, I don’t, no, I don’t,

no, I (A)don’t, it’s true.

(E)I don’t, no, I don’t, no, I don’t, no, I don’t want an y bod y (C#m7)else but you.

Ooh.

(C#m7)Call it (D)mag

ic,

cut me in to two.

And with all your mag

ic,

I dis ap pear from view.

And I (A)can’t get (D)o

ver,

can’t get (A)o ver (E)you.

Still I (A)call it (D)mag

ic,

it’s such a pre cious jewel.

(D)And I don’t, and I don’t, and I don’t, and I don’t,

no, I (A)don’t, it’s true.

(E)I don’t, no, I don’t, no, I don’t, no, I don’t want an y bod y (C#m7)else but you.

(D)I don’t, no, I don’t, no, I don’t, no, I don’t,

no, I (A)don’t, it’s true.

(E)I don’t, no, I don’t, no, I don’t, no, I don’t want an y bod y (C#m7)else but you.

Ooh.

(C#m7)Call it (D)mag want an y bod y (C#m7)else but you.

(D)Want to fall,

I (A)fall so far.

I (D)want to fall,

I (A)fall so hard.

And I (C#m7)call it (D)mag

ic,

and I (A)call it (E)true.

Call (D)it mag

mag mag mag

(E)ic.

Ooh.

And if you (A)were to (D)ask

af ter all that (A)we’ve been (E)through:

Still be (A)lieve in (D)mag ic?

Oh, (A)yes, I (E)do.

Oh, (C#m7)yes, I (D)do.

(A)Yes, I (E)do.

Oh, (C#m7)yes, I (D)do,

of (A)course, I (E)do.

Magic by Coldplay — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Magic” by Coldplay 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 96 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 "Magic" 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 "Magic"?: 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 "Magic" use?: Just 4 chords: A, C#m7, D, E. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Coldplay songs work for kids?: Try "Everglow", "HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND", "FIX YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.