Ordinary Miracles

by Barbra Streisand

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(Am9)Change can come on tip toe,

(Gm9)love is where it starts.

(Eb)It re sides, (Gb)of ten hides (Bb)deep with in our hearts.

And (E7#5)just as (Am9)peb bles make a moun tain,

(D)rain drops make a sea.

(B)One day at a time, (E7sus)change be gins with (E7)you and (A)me.

(Gb)Or di nar y mir a cles

like (Dbmaj7)hap pen all a round,

(Bbm)just by (Bbm)giv ing (G)and re (Eb9)ceiv ing (Gb)comes be long ing and be liev ing.

(Am9)Ev ’ry sun that ris es

(Gm9)nev er rose be fore.

(Eb)Each new day (Gb)leads the way (Bb)through a dif f’rent door.

And (E7#5)we can (Am9)all be qui et he roes

(D)liv ing qui et days,

(B)walk ing through the world, (E7sus)chang ing it in (E7)qui et (A)ways.

(Gb)Or di nar y mir a cles

like (Dbmaj7)can dles in the dark,

(Bbm)just by (Bbm)giv ing (G)and re (Eb9)ceiv ing (Gb)comes be long ing and be liev ing.

(Gb)each and ev ’ry one of us lights a (Db)spark.

And the walls can tum ble

and the moun tains can move.

The winds and the tides can (Db)turn!

(G)Or di nar y mir a cles,

(Dmaj7)one for ev ’ry star.

No (Bm)light ning bolt (Bm)or (G#)clap of (Bm9)thun (E9)der, (G)on ly joy and qui et (Gm)won (A7)der, (Gmaj7)end less pos si bil i ties

(D)right be fore our eyes.

(Gmaj7)See the way a mir a cle mul ti (D)plies.

(Ab)Hope can spring e ter nal ly,

(Eb)plant it and it grows.

(Cm)Love is (Cm)all that’s (A)nec es (Cm9)sar (F9)y, (Ab)love in its ex (Fm)tr’or di (G7)nar y (Cm)way

(Cb7)makes (Ebmaj7)or di nar y mir a cles

(Fm7)ev

’ry

bless

ed

(Ab)day!

Ordinary Miracles by Barbra Streisand — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ordinary Miracles by Barbra Streisand 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 80 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 beautiful workout for navigating jazz-flavored chord extensions — you'll encounter 9ths, major 7ths, and minor 9ths across a wide spread of key centers, so your hands need to be comfortable reshaping quickly. Your left hand drives a steady oompah bass pattern throughout, which sounds simple but gets challenging when the harmony slides from C-major territory into flat-key regions like Ebmaj7, Dbmaj7, and Fm7. Start hands-separate at around 60 BPM, and give your left hand extra time memorizing those bass-note-to-chord jumps through the chromatic passages. When you put hands together, loop any section where the key center shifts suddenly — that Cm9-to-Bm9 type movement is where most students stumble. Use the sustain pedal to smooth transitions, but lift cleanly on each new chord so the harmonies don't blur. At 80 BPM the pace is forgiving, so prioritize clean voice changes over speed. This is the piece that'll make distant key shifts feel like home.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Ordinary Miracles" 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 "Ordinary Miracles"?
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 "Ordinary Miracles" use?
Just 36 chords: A, A7, Ab, Am, Am7, Am9, Bb, Bbm, +28 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Barbra Streisand songs work for kids?
Try "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "My Man (Mon Homme)", "A Christmas Love Song". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.