Ordinary Miracles

· by Barbra Streisand

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Lyrics

(Am)Change can come on tip toe,

(Gm)love is where it starts.

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

And just as peb (Am)bles make a moun tain,

(D)rain drops make a sea,

(B)one day at a time, (E)change be gins with you and (A)me.

(Gb)Or di nar y mir a cles

(Dbmaj7)hap pen all a round,

(Bbm)just by (Bbm7)giv ing (Eb7)and re ceiv ing (Gb)comes be long ing and be liev ing.

(Am)Ev ’ry sun that ris es

(Gm)nev er rose be fore.

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

And we can all (Am)be qui et he roes

(D)liv ing qui et days,

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

(Gb)Or di nar y mir a cles

(Dbmaj7)can dles in the dark,

(Bbm)just by (Bbm7)giv ing (Eb7)and re 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 (Bm7)bolt or (Bm7)clap of thun der, (G)on ly joy and (A)qui et won der, (G)end less pos si bi li ties

(Dmaj7)right be fore our eyes.

(Em7)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 (Cm7)nec es sar y, (Ab)love in its ex (G)tr’or di nar y (Cm)way

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

(Fm7)ev

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bless

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(Eb)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 A at 120 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 "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.
What other Barbra Streisand songs work for kids?: Try "ORDINARY MIRACLES", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "My Man (Mon Homme)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.