Mysterious Ways

by U2

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(Bb)John ny take a walk with your (Ebno3)sis ter the moon.

Let her (Bb)pale a light the in to (Fno3d)fill up your room.

You’ve been (Bb)liv ing un der ground, eat ing from a can.

You’ve been (Bb)run ning a way from what you (Bb)don’t un der stand.

Oh.

She’s slip py.

You’re slid ing down.

She’ll be there when you hit the ground.

It’s al right, it’s al right, it’s al right.

She moves in mys (Ab)te ri ous ways.

It’s al right, it’s al right, it’s al right.

She moves in mys (Ab)te ri ous ways.

Oh.

(Bb)John ny take a dive with your (Ebno3)sis ter in the Let her (Bb)talk a bout the things you (Fno3d)can’t ex your plain.

You’ve To (Bb)touch is to heal.

ground, To is from to steal.

If you (Bb)want to kiss the from bet ter (Bb)learn how to kneel.

Oh.

She’s the wave.

She turns the tide.

She sees a man in side the child.

It’s al right, it’s al right, it’s al right.

She moves in mys (Ab)te ri ous ways.

It’s al right, it’s al right, it’s al right.

She moves in mys (Ab)te ri ous ways.

Oh.

(Ab)te ri ous ways, yeah.

It’s al right, it’s al right, it’s al right.

Lift my days,

(Ab)light up my nights, oh.

One day you’ll look

back and you’ll see

where you were held

how by this love.

While you could stand,

there you could move on this mo ment, (Ab)fol low this feel ing.

It’s al right, it’s al right, We move through (Ab)mir a cle days.

It’s al right, it’s al right, it’s al right.

Spir it moves in mys (Ab)te ri ous ways.

She moves with it.

She moves with it.

Lift my days and (Ab)light up my nights, oh.

Mysterious Ways by U2 — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Mysterious Ways by U2 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 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 "Mysterious Ways" 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 "Mysterious Ways"?
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 "Mysterious Ways" use?
Just 9 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Bbm, C, Db, Eb, Ebpow, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other U2 songs work for kids?
Try "STUCK IN A MOMENT YOU CAN'T GET OUT OF", "BEAUTIFUL DAY", "BEAUTIFUL DAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.