Is "No Woman No Cry" 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 Woman No Cry"?

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 Woman No Cry" use?

Just 5 chords: Am, Am7, C, F, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other Bob Marley songs work for kids?

Try "WAITING IN VAIN", "I SHOT THE SHERIFF", "COULD YOU BE LOVED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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No Woman No Cry

· by Bob Marley

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Lyrics

No (G)wom an, no cry.

No (F)wom an, no (C)cry.

Here, wom lit tle dar lin’, (F)cry.

don’t shed no tears.

No (F)wom an, no (C)cry.

Said, said,

said I (G)re mem ber (Am)when we used to sit

in the gov ern (G)ment yard in (Am)Trench town.

O ba, O b (G)serv ing the (Am)hyp o crites

as they would min gle (G)with the good peo ple we (Am)meet,

good friends we had, oh, (Am)good friends we’ve lost

of which I’ll a long the way.

In this bright fu ture you can’t for get your past,

so, dry your (G)tears push I say.

but while I’m gone I And

No (G)wom an, no cry.

No (F)wom an, no (C)cry.

Here, wom lit tle dar lin’, (F)cry.

don’t shed no tears.

No (F)wom an, no (C)cry.

Said, said,

Said I (G)re mem ber (Am)when we used to sit

in the gov ern (G)ment yard in (Am)Trench town.

And then Geor gie (G)would make a (Am)fi re light

as it was log wood (G)burn the in’ through ple the (Am)night.

Then we would cook corn (Am)meal por ridge lost

of which I’ll a share with you.

In My feet is my you on ly car riage, past,

so, I’ve got (G)to push on through, but while I’m gone I mean… Ev ’ry thing’s gon na (G)be al right.

(Am)Ev ’ry thing’s gon na (F)be al (G)right.

Ev ’ry thing’s gon na (G)be al right.

(Am)Ev ’ry thing’s gon na (F)be al (G)right.

Ev ’ry thing’s gon na (G)be al right.

(Am)Ev ’ry thing’s gon na (F)be al (G)right.

Ev ’ry thing’s gon na (G)be al right.

(Am)Ev ’ry thing’s gon na (F)be al (G)right.

(Am)Ev ’ry thing’s gon na (F)be al right so, (C)wom an, no cry.

No, no (C)wom an, no (F)wom an, no (C)cry.

Oh, my lit tle (G)sis ter, (Am)don’t shed no (F)tears.

No (F)wom an, no (C)cry.

No (G)wom an, no cry.

No (F)wom an, no (C)cry.

Oh, my lit tle (G)dar lin’, I say (Am)don’t shed no (F)tears.

No (F)wom an, no (C)cry.

Yeah.

Lit tle (G)dar lin’, (Am)don’t shed no (F)tears.

No (F)wom an, no (C)cry.

Lit tle (G)dar lin’, (Am)don’t shed no (F)tears.

No (F)wom an, no (C)cry.

No Woman No Cry by Bob Marley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “No Woman No Cry” by Bob Marley 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 88 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 Woman No Cry" 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 Woman No Cry"?: 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 Woman No Cry" use?: Just 5 chords: Am, Am7, C, F, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bob Marley songs work for kids?: Try "WAITING IN VAIN", "I SHOT THE SHERIFF", "COULD YOU BE LOVED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.