One Headlight

· by The Wallflowers

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(Bb)cold, So long a go, I don’t re (F)mem ber when, I and that’s (A7)when they say I lost my on ly (F)friend.

Well, it Well, they (Bb)said she died and eas y of a (F)bro ken heart dis ease, of as I (A7)lis tened through the cem e ter y (Dm)trees.

I see the (Bb)sun com ing up at the fu (F)coun ner al at dawn, Man, say the (A7)long is bro ken arm of hu man (Dm)law.

Now it (Bb)al ways seemed she’s such a waste, she (F)al ways had a pret ty face.

I (A7)won dered why she hung a round this (Dm)place.

Hey!

Come on, try a lit tle, noth ing is for ev er.

There’s got to be some thing (C)bet ter than in the mid dle.

But me and Cin der el a, we put it all to geth er.

(Gm7)We can drive it home

with one head (Bb)light.

She said it’s (Bb)cold, So long it feels like In de (F)pen dence Day, I turn I (A7)can’t gine break a way from this pa (F)rade.

Well, it But there’s (Bb)got to be and an o pen ing (F)some where here in front a me, Some (A7)through this maze of ug li ness and (Dm)greed.

I seen the (Bb)sun up a head just at the (F)bod ty line else.

bridge, Man, I ing (A7)all is good and noth ing ness is (Dm)dead.

We’ll it (Bb)run un til she’s out of breath, she (F)ran un til there’s noth ing left.

She (A7)hit the end, it’s just her win dow (Dm)ledge.

Hey!

Come on, try a lit tle, noth ing is for ev er.

There’s got to be some thing (C)bet ter than in the mid dle.

But me and Cin der el a, we put it all to geth er.

(Gm7)We can drive it home

with one head (Bb)light.

She said it’s

(F)Well, this place is (A)Hey, hey, hey!

Come on, try a lit tle, noth ing is for ev er.

There’s got to be some thing (C)bet ter than in the mid dle.

But me and Cin der el la, we put it all to geth er.

We can drive it home

with one head (F)light.

One Headlight by The Wallflowers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “One Headlight” by The Wallflowers 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 100 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 "One Headlight" 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 Headlight"?: 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.
What other The Wallflowers songs work for kids?: Try "ONE HEADLIGHT", "6TH AVENUE HEARTACHE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.