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One Day I'll Fly Away

· by Nicole Kidman

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Lyrics

(B)I

(Em)fol low

the (B)night

can’t (C#m7)stand

the (B)light

(B)When will (Em)I be (B)gin

to live a (B)gain

One day I’ll (Em)fly a (B)way

leave all (G#m)this to yes ter day

(Bm)what more could (Bm7)your love (Em9)do to me

(A)when will (Adim)love (A)be through (D)with me

Why live life from (Em)dream to (A)dream, and (F#)dread the (Bm)day when (Gmaj7)dream

(F#)ing

(Em9)ends

One day I’ll (Gm)fly (D)a way

leave all this to (Em)yes ter day

Why live life from (Gm7)dream to (C)dream

and (C#dim)dread the (Dm9)day when (Bbmaj7)dream

(A)ing

(Dm)ends

(B)One day I’ll (Em)fly a (B)way

(Em)fly

fly

a way

One Day I'll Fly Away by Nicole Kidman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “One Day I'll Fly Away” by Nicole Kidman 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 B at 90 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 "One Day I'll Fly Away" 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 "One Day I'll Fly Away"?: 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 "One Day I'll Fly Away" use?: Just 23 chords: A, Adim, B, Bbmaj7, Bm, Bm7, Bm9, C, +15 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Nicole Kidman songs work for kids?: Try "ONE DAY I'LL FLY AWAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.