Is "Morning Train" 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 "Morning Train"?

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 "Morning Train" use?

Just 24 chords: Am7, Amaj7, B, B7, Bbmaj7, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, +16 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Sheena Easton songs work for kids?

Try "For Your Eyes Only", "For Your Eyes Only". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Morning Train

· by Sheena Easton

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Lyrics

I (Dm7)wake up ev ’ry ing, I (Dm7)stum ble out of bed, a (Dm7)stretch ing and a ing, an (Dm7)oth er day a (G7)head.

It (Bbmaj7)seems to last for (Am7)ev er and (Dsus)time goes slow ly (D)by.

Till (Bbmaj7)Babe and me’s to (Am7)geth er (Dsus)then it starts to (D7)fly.

’Cause the (Dm7)mo ment that he’s (G7)with me time can take a (G)flight.

The (Dm7)mo ment that he’s with me ev ’ry thing’s all right.

(Bbmaj7)night time is the (Am7)right time (Dsus)we make love

(Bbmaj7)that is his and (Am7)my time (Dsus)we take off.

My ba by takes the morn ing train, he works from nine to five and then he takes an oth er home a gain to find me (D)wait ing for him.

He My ba by takes the morn ing train, he works from nine to five and then he takes an oth er home a gain to find me (D)wait ing for him.

He (Dm7)takes me to a mov ie or (Dm7)to a res tau (G7)rant.

Slow (G)danc in’!

(Dm)An y thing I want.

(Bbmaj7)On ly when he’s with me I catch a (D)light.

(Bbmaj7)On ly what he gives me (Dsus)makes me feel all right.

All day I (B7)think of him.

(Emaj7)Dream ing of him (F#m)con stant ly.

I’m cra zy (B7)mad for him and he’s (Emaj7)cra zy mad for me.

When he steps off that train a ing ly full of fight,

he (Gmaj7)works (Cmaj7)all (Em7)day to (G)earn (C)his (Em)pay so (G)we (C)can (Em)play all night.

My ba by takes the morn ing train, he works from nine to five and then he takes an oth er home a gain to find me (D)wait ing for him.

(D)wait ing for him.

Morning Train by Sheena Easton — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Morning Train” by Sheena Easton 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 G at 108 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 "Morning Train" 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 "Morning Train"?: 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 "Morning Train" use?: Just 24 chords: Am7, Amaj7, B, B7, Bbmaj7, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, +16 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sheena Easton songs work for kids?: Try "For Your Eyes Only", "For Your Eyes Only". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.