Is "One Sweet Love" 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 Sweet Love"?

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 Sara Bareilles songs work for kids?

Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

One Sweet Love

· by Sara Bareilles

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Lyrics

Just a bout the (Em7)time the shad ows call,

I un dress my mind and (D)dare you to fol low.

Paint a por trait of my mys ter y.

On ly close my eyes and (D)you are here with me, a (Em7)name less face to think I see, to sit and watch the waves with me

till they’re gone.

A (Em7)heart I’d swear I’d rec og nize is (Gsus2)made out of my own de vic es.

Could I be wrong?

The that I’ve (Em7)tak en

I (Em7)pray is not wast ed.

Have I (D)al read y (Em7)wast ed

my piece of (D)one (Em7)sweet love?

Sleep ness nights you creep in (Em7)side of me,

paint your shad ows on the (D)breath that we share.

You take more than just my san i ty;

you take my rea son (D)not to care.

No (Em7)or di nar y wings I’ll need; the (Gsus2)sky it self will car ry me back to you.

The (Em7)things I dream that I can do.

I’d (Gsus2)o pen up the moon for you.

Just come down soon.

The

(Em7)Read y and wait ing

for a (Em7)heart worth the break ing.

I’d set tle for an (D)hon est mis (Em7)take in

the name of (D)one (Em7)sweet love.

Sa vor the sor row to soft (Gsus2)en the pain.

Sip on the south (Bm)ern rain

as I (A)do.

I don’t look, don’t touch, don’t do an (Em7)y thing

but hope that there (Em)is (D)a you.

The (Em7)earth that is the space be tween, I’d (Gsus2)ban ish it from un der me to get to you.

Your (Em7)un ex pect ed love pro vides my (Gsus2)sol i tar y’s su i cide.

Oh,

I wish I knew.

The (D)time that I’ve (Em7)tak en

I (D)pray is not (Em7)wast ed.

Have I (D)al read y (Em7)wast ed

my piece of (D)one (Em7)sweet love?

(Em7)Read y and wait ing

for a (Em7)heart worth the break ing.

I’d set tle for an (D)hon est mis (Em7)take in

the name of (D)one (Em7)sweet love.

(D)One (Em7)sweet

(Gsus2)love.

One Sweet Love by Sara Bareilles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “One Sweet Love” by Sara Bareilles 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 D at 80 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 Sweet Love" 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 Sweet Love"?: 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 Sara Bareilles songs work for kids?: Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.