Is "Many The Miles" 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 "Many The Miles"?

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 Sara Bareilles songs work for kids?

Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Many The Miles

· by Sara Bareilles

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Lyrics

There’s too (Eb)man y things I have n’t (Cm7)done yet.

There’s too man y (Bb)sun sets

I have n’t (Eb)seen.

You can’t (Eb)waste the day wish ing it’d (Cm7)slow down.

You would have (Bb)thought by now

I’d have (Cm7)learned (Eb)some thing.

I made (Eb)up my mind when I was a (Cm7)young girl,

I’ve been giv en this (Bb)one world;

I won’t (Cm7)wor ry it a (Eb)way,

no.

But now and (Eb)a gain I lose sight of the (Cm7)good life.

I get stuck in a (Bb)low light,

but then (Ab)Love (Eb)comes in.

(Eb)How far do I have to go to (Ab)get to you?

Man y the (Bb)miles,

man y the (Cm7)miles.

Oh, oh.

(Eb)How far do I have to go to (Ab)get to you?

Man y the (Bb)miles, Woo.

But send me the (Eb)miles

and I’ll be

hap py (Eb)to

fol low (Bb)you, (Eb)love.

I do what I can wher ev er I (Cm7)end up

to keep giv ing my (Bb)good love

and spread ing it a (Eb)round, yeah, yeah, yeah.

’Cause I’ve (Eb)had my fair share of (Cm7)take care and good (Eb)byes.

I’ve (Bb)learned how (Eb)to cry and I’m bet ter (Eb)for that.

(Eb)miles

and I’ll be hap py to…

(G5)Red let ter day;

I’m in (Eb5)a blue mood,

(Bb)wish ing that blue (G5)would

just car ry me a (Eb5)way.

I’ve been (Bb)talk ing to God.

(Eb)Don’t know if it’s help ing or (Cm7)not, but sure (Eb)ly some thing has got to, (Bb)got to, got to (Eb)give ’cause I can’t keep (Ab)wait ing to (Eb)live.

(Eb)How far do I have to go to (Ab)get to you?

Man y the (Eb)miles,

man y the (Eb)miles.

Oh, oh.

(Eb)How far do I have to go to (Ab)get to you?

Man y the (Bb)miles, Woo.

But send me the (Eb)miles

and I’ll be

hap py (Eb)to

fol low (Bb)you, (Eb)love.

There’s too (Eb)man y things I have n’t (Cm7)done yet.

There’s too man y (Bb)sun sets

I have n’t seen.

Many The Miles by Sara Bareilles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Many The Miles” by Sara Bareilles 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 Eb at 160 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 "Many The Miles" 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 "Many The Miles"?: 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 Sara Bareilles songs work for kids?: Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.