Is "No Surprise" 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 "No Surprise"?

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 "No Surprise" use?

Just 8 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Ebpow, F7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Daughtry songs work for kids?

Try "HOME", "LIFE AFTER YOU", "IT'S NOT OVER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

No Surprise

· by Daughtry

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Lyrics

And ah ho,

and ah ho.

I’ve prac ticed this for hours, gone round and round,

and now I think that I’ve got it all down.

And as I say it loud er, I love how it sounds.

’Cause I’m not tak in’ the eas y way out,

not wrap pin’ this in rib bons, should n’t have to (Ab)give a rea son why.

It’s no sur (Eb)prise I won’t be here to mor row,

I can’t be (Bb)lieve that I stayed ’til to day.

Yeah, you and (Cm)I will be a tough act to fol low,

there’s but I (Ab)know in time we’ll (Bb7)find this was no sur prise.

It came out like a riv er once I let it out,

when I thought that I would n’t know how.

Held on to it for ev er just push in’ it down,

felt so good to let go of it now.

Not wrap pin’ this in rib bons, should n’t have to (Ab)give a rea son why.

It’s no sur (Ab)here in this soul left to say.

Don’t be sur (Eb)prised when we hate this to mor row,

God knows we (Bb)tried to find an eas i er way.

Yeah, you and (Cm)I will be a tough act to fol low,

but I (Ab)know in time we’ll (Bb7)find this was no Our fav ’rite place we used to go, the warm em brace that no one knows, the lov ing look that’s left your eyes, that’s why this comes as no,

as no sur prise.

If I could see the fu ture and how this plays out,

I bet it’s bet ter than where we are now.

But af ter go in’ through this, it’s eas i er to (Ab)see the rea son why.

It’s no sur (Eb)prise I won’t be here to mor row,

I can’t be (Bb)lieve that I stayed ’til to day.

Yeah, you and (Cm)I will be a tough act to fol low,

but I (Ab)know in time we’ll (Bb7)find this was no Our fav ’rite place we used to go, the warm em brace that no one knows, the lov ing look that’s left your eyes.

But I (Ab)know in time we’ll (Bb)find this was no sur prise.

No Surprise by Daughtry — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “No Surprise” by Daughtry 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 Ab 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 "No Surprise" 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 "No Surprise"?: 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 "No Surprise" use?: Just 8 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Ebpow, F7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Daughtry songs work for kids?: Try "HOME", "LIFE AFTER YOU", "IT'S NOT OVER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.