Is "More To Life" 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 "More To Life"?

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 "More To Life" use?

Just 21 chords: A, Ab, Asus2, Bbm, Bbm7, C, C7, Cm, +13 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Stacie Orrico songs work for kids?

Try "STRONG ENOUGH", "STUCK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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More To Life

· by Stacie Orrico

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Lyrics

(Fm)I’ve got it (Db)all, but I (Eb)feel so de (Ab)prived.

I go (Fm)up, I come (Db)down, and I’m (Eb)emp ti er in side.

Tell me (Fm)what is this (Db)thing that I (Eb)feel like I’m (Ab)miss ing, and (Db)why can’t I let it go?

There’s got ta be (Fm7)more to life than (Ab)chas in’ down ev er y (Eb)tem po rar y high to sat is fy me.

’Cause the (Fm7)more that I’m...

(Ab)Trip pin’ out, think in’ there (Eb)must be more to life.

Well there’s (Db)life, but I’m (Eb)sure

there’s got ta be (Fm)more

than want ing more.

(Fm)I’ve got the (Db)time and I’m (Eb7)wast ing it (Ab)slow ly.

(Fm)Here in this (Db)mo ment, I’m (Eb)half way out the door.

On to the (Fm)next thing, I’m (Db)search ing for (C)some (Db)thing (Eb)that’s (C)miss ing.

There’s got ta be (Ebsus)sure

there’s got ta be (C7)more,

I’m (Ebsus)want (Db)ing.

Oh,

I’m (Ebsus)al (Db)ways (C7)wait ing on some (Fm)thing oth er than this.

Why’m I (Gbmaj7)feel ing like there’s some thing I missed?

Yeah, there’s got ta be (F#m7)more to life than (A)chas in’ down ev er y (E)tem po rar y high to sat is fy me.

’Cause the (F#m7)more that I’m...

(A)Trip pin’ out, think in’ there (E)must be more to life.

Well there’s (D)life, but I’m (E)sure

there’s got ta be (F#m7)more to life than (A)chas in’ down ev er y (E)tem po rar y high to sat is fy me.

’Cause the (F#m7)more that I’m...

(A)Trip pin’ out, think in’ there (E)must be more to life.

Well there’s (D)life, but I’m (E)sure

there’s got ta be (A)Trip pin’ out, think in’ (E)there must be more to life.

Well there’s (D)life, but I’m (E)sure

there’s got ta be (F#m)more to (D)life.

(F#m)More (D)to

(Asus2)life, (E5)yeah.

There’s got ta be (F#m)more to (D)life.

(F#m)More (D)to

(Asus2)life, (E5)yeah.

There’s got ta be

More To Life by Stacie Orrico — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “More To Life” by Stacie Orrico 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 Db at 100 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 "More To Life" 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 "More To Life"?: 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 "More To Life" use?: Just 21 chords: A, Ab, Asus2, Bbm, Bbm7, C, C7, Cm, +13 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Stacie Orrico songs work for kids?: Try "STRONG ENOUGH", "STUCK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.