May It Be

by Enya

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Lyrics

May it (F#m)be an eve ning (D)star

shines (A)down up on (E)you.

May it (F#m)be when dark ness (D)falls

your (A)heart will be (E)true.

You the (D)Walk a lone ly (A)road.

Oh!

How (Bm)far you are from (Esus)home.

(A)Mor

ni (F#m)ë

u (D)

li (Esus)ë.

Be (A)lieve

and (E)you

will (D)find

your (Esus)way.

(E)M (A)or

ni (F#m)ë

a (D)lan

ti (Esus)ë.

A (F#m)prom ise (D)lives

with (Esus)in

(E)you

(A)now.

May it (F#m)be the shad ow’s (D)call

will (A)fly a on (E)way.

May it (F#m)be you jour ney (D)on

to (A)light will the (E)day.

When the (D)night is o ver (A)come,

you may (Bm)rise to find the (Esus)sun.

(A)Mor

ni (F#m)ë

u (D)

li (Esus)ë.

Be (A)lieve

and (E)you

will (D)find

your (Esus)way.

(E)M (A)or

ni (F#m)ë

a (D)lan

ti (Esus)ë.

A (F#m)prom ise (D)lives

with (Esus)in

(E)you

(A)now.

May it (A)now.

A (F#m)prom

ise (D)lives with (Esus)in

(E)you

(A)now.

May It Be by Enya — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “May It Be by Enya 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 76 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 "May It Be" 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 "May It Be"?
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 "May It Be" use?
Just 7 chords: A, Bm, D, E, Esus4, F#m, F#ped. Take it one section at a time.
What other Enya songs work for kids?
Try "AMARANTINE", "ONLY TIME", "IF I COULD BE WHERE YOU ARE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.