Is "Oh My Dear" 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 "Oh My Dear"?

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 "Oh My Dear" use?

Just 12 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbsus2, C, Dm, F, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Tenth Avenue North songs work for kids?

Try "HEALING BEGINS", "BY YOUR SIDE", "YOU ARE MORE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Oh My Dear

· by Tenth Avenue North

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Lyrics

I (F)called you up, you were in (Bb)bed.

Could bare ly (F)make out the words that you (Bb)said.

But you (F)want ed to see me in (Am7)stead, so I got dressed.

Then (F)I stepped out in to the (Bb)snow,

and (F)walked for a mile or (Bb)so,

felt the (F)rush of blood come from the (Am7)cold

in my chest.

Well, you (F)fi nal ly came to the (Bb)door,

and we (F)talked for an ho ur or (Bb)more,

un til I (F)asked if you would stay up ’til (Am7)four.

You said, “That’s fine.”

But you said, (F)“There’s some thing I have to (Bb)say,

and I (F)can’t be cause I’m just so a (Bb)fraid.”

And so I (F)held you as you start ed to (Am7)shake

that night.

(Dm)Oh, my dear,

I’ll wait

for you.

(Dm)Grace to (F)night

will pull

us through.

Un til the tears have left your eyes, un til the fear can sleep at night, un til the de mons that you’re scared of

(Dm)dis ap pear in side, un til this guilt be gins to crack,

and the weight falls from your back,

oh, my dear, I’ll keep you (C)in my arms to night.

(F)Mm.

You slow ly (F)lift ed your head from you hands.

You said, “I (F)just don’t think that you’ll un der stand.

You’ll nev er (F)look at me that way a gain, if you knew what I did.”

And so your (F)tears fell and melt ed the snow.

You told me (F)se crets no bod y had known,

but I (F)nev er loved you more, e ven though now I knew what you did.

(Dm)Oh, my dear,

I’ll wait

for you.

(Dm)Grace to (Fmaj7)night

will pull

us through.

(Dm)Oh, my dear,

I’ll wait

for you.

(Dm)Grace to (Fmaj7)night

will pull

us through.

Un til the tears have left your eyes, un til the fears can sleep at night, un til the de mons that you’re scared of

(Dm)dis ap pear in side, un til this guilt be gins to crack,

and the weight falls from your back,

oh, my dear, I’ll keep you (C)in my arms ’til the tears have left your eyes, un til the fears can sleep at night, un til the de mons that you’re scared of

(Dm)dis ap pear in side, un til this guilt be gins to crack,

and the weight falls from your back,

oh, my dear, I’ll keep you (C)in my arms ’til the tears falls from your (G7)back,

oh, my dear, I’ll keep you (C)in my arms to night.

I’ll keep you in my arms

to night.

Oh My Dear by Tenth Avenue North — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Oh My Dear” by Tenth Avenue North 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 Bb at 104 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Oh My Dear" 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 "Oh My Dear"?: 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 "Oh My Dear" use?: Just 12 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbsus2, C, Dm, F, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Tenth Avenue North songs work for kids?: Try "HEALING BEGINS", "BY YOUR SIDE", "YOU ARE MORE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.