Is "Maybe Tomorrow" 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 "Maybe Tomorrow"?

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 "Maybe Tomorrow" use?

Just 21 chords: A, Am, B, Bb, Bm, C, C#, C#m7, +13 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other The Jackson 5 songs work for kids?

Try "I WANT YOU BACK/ABC/ THE LOVE YOU SAVE", "THE LOVE YOU SAVE", "ABC". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Maybe Tomorrow

· by The Jackson 5

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Lyrics

(A)I don’t know how man y (Dsus)stars (D)there are

(Bm)up in the heav en ly (C)sky.

I (A)on ly know my heav en is (Dsus)here (D)on earth

each (Bm)time you look in to my (C)eyes,

the (C6)way

you (Cmaj7)do, ba (C)by.

Thank you, thank you, (Am)ba by.

My (Dsus)beau ti ful bird, you have flown (D)a

I (Bm)held you too tight, I can (C)see.

You’re all I (Dsus)need (D)to get by.

(Bm)No one else could make me (C)cry,

the (C6)way

you (Cmaj7)do, ba (C)by.

’Cause, (Eb)you are the book that I read (Bb)each day.

(F)You are the song that I (C)sing.

(Dsus)Gon na sing (D)it to you.

(Eb)You are the four sea sons of (Bb)my life.

But (Cm7)may be to mor row you’ll change (Bb)your (Eb)mind, (F)girl.

(Cm7)May be to mor row, you’ll come back (Bb)to my (Eb)arms, (F)girl.

(C)(May (G)be she (A)won’t.)

ti ful bird, you have flown (D)a

I (Bm)held you too tight, I can (C)see.

You’re all I (Dsus)need (D)to get by.

(Bm)No one else could make me (C)cry,

the (C6)way

you (Cmaj7)do, ba (C)by.

’Cause, (Eb)you are the book that I read (Bb)each day.

(F)You are the song that I (C)sing.

(Dsus)Gon na sing (D)it to you.

(Eb)You are the four sea sons of (Bb)my life.

But (Cm7)may be to mor row you’ll change (Bb)your (Eb)mind, (F)girl.

(Cm7)May be to mor row, you’ll come back (Bb)to my (Eb)arms, (F)girl.

(C)(May (G)be she (A)won’t.)

back (Bb)to my (Eb)arms, (F)girl.

(E)You are the book that I read (B)each day.

(F#sus)You are the (F#)song that I (C#)sing.

(E)You are the four sea sons of (B)my life.

But (C#m7)may be to mor row, you’ll change (B)your (E)mind, (F#)girl.

(C#m7)May be to mor row, you’ll come back (B)to my (E)arms, (F#)girl.

(E)You are the book that I read (B)each day.

(F#sus)You are the (F#)song that I (C#)sing.

(E)You are the four sea sons of (B)my life.

But (C#m7)may be to mor row, you’ll change (B)your (E)mind, (F#)girl.

(C#m7)May be to mor row, you’ll come back (B)to my (E)arms, (F#)girl.

Maybe Tomorrow by The Jackson 5 — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Maybe Tomorrow” by The Jackson 5 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 C at 90 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 "Maybe Tomorrow" 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 "Maybe Tomorrow"?: 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 "Maybe Tomorrow" use?: Just 21 chords: A, Am, B, Bb, Bm, C, C#, C#m7, +13 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Jackson 5 songs work for kids?: Try "I WANT YOU BACK/ABC/ THE LOVE YOU SAVE", "THE LOVE YOU SAVE", "ABC". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.