Is "November Blue" 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 "November Blue"?

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 "November Blue" use?

Just 5 chords: Am, C, F, G, G7. Take it one section at a time.

What other The Avett Brothers songs work for kids?

Try "I AND LOVE AND YOU", "FEBRUARY SEVEN", "SWEPT AWAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

November Blue

· by The Avett Brothers

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Lyrics

And if I

weren’t (G)leav in’,

(Am)would (G)I (F)catch (G)you dream in’?

And if I were’nt gon na be gone now,

(Am)could (G)I (F)take (G)you home?

And if I told you I (G)loved you,

would (Am)it (G)change (F)what (G)you see?

And if I like was (G)stay in’,

(Am)would (G)you (F)stay (G)with me?

And if I

had (G)mon ey,

(Am)would (G)it (F)all (G)look good?

in’?

And if I were’nt had na a job now,

(Am)like (G)a (F)good (G)man should?

And if I came to to (G)mor row,

and (Am)said (G)let’s (F)run (G)a way,

And Would you like the (G)wind does?

(Am)Ba (G)by, (F)would (G)you stay?

And my don’t heart is danc in’

but (Am)to (G)a No (F)vem (G)ber tune.

And I hope that you (G)hear it

Did n’t (Am)sing (G)in’ (F)songs a bout you.

I sing songs of (G)sor row,

be (Am)cause (G)you’re (F)not (G)a round.

See, babe, I’m gone to mor row.

A (Am)Ba (G)by, (F)fol low me down.

And I don’t know why I to,

but (Am)this (G)man No (F)must (G)move on.

And I loved that my (G)time here.

Did n’t (Am)know (G)till (F)I a was gone.

No vem songs ber (G)shad ows

be (Am)shade (G)No (F)vem (G)ber change.

No vem ber spells sweet mem o

A (Am)sea (G)son (F)blue low re mains.

No vem ber spells sweet (G)mem o ry.

A (Am)sea (G)son (F)blue (G)re mains.

Your yel low hair is like the sun light,

how (Am)ev (G)er (F)sweet (G)it shines.

Bit by the cold of De cem ber,

I’m (Am)warm (G)be (F)side (G)your smile.

Oh, la dy, tell me I’m not (G)leav in’.

And you’re (Am)ev (G)’ry (F)thing (G)I dream.

I’m kill in’ my self (G)think in’

I’m (Am)fall (G)in’ (F)like the leaves.

I’m kill in’ my self (G)think in’

I’m (Am)fall (G)in’ (F)like the leaves.

November Blue by The Avett Brothers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “November Blue” by The Avett Brothers 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 180 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to develop your left-hand octave bass pattern — you'll be stretching between root notes in steady octaves under Am, C, F, G, and G7, which builds both reach and consistency. Even though the marking is 180 BPM, the ballad feel means the pulse moves in a relaxed three, so don't let that number intimidate you; start around 120 and let your hands settle into the shape of each chord before speeding up. The trickiest transition here is moving from F to G7 — that added seventh wants to catch your right hand off guard, so loop just those two bars hands-separately until the fingering feels automatic. Watch your pedal changes on the Am passages especially; holding too long will blur the melancholic color into mud. Once the chord cycle feels easy, focus on keeping your dynamics soft and even — this is the piece that will teach you how to make five simple chords sound genuinely expressive.

Frequently asked questions

Is "November Blue" 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 "November Blue"?: 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 "November Blue" use?: Just 5 chords: Am, C, F, G, G7. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Avett Brothers songs work for kids?: Try "I AND LOVE AND YOU", "FEBRUARY SEVEN", "SWEPT AWAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.