Is "Ordinary People" 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 People"?

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 People" use?

Just 28 chords: Ab, Abm6, Bb, Bb6, Bbaug, Bbm, C, C7, +20 more. Take it one section at a time.

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Ordinary People

· by Danniebelle Hall

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Lyrics

Just (Eb)or di nar y (Eb)peo (Bb)ple,

(D)God us es (Gm7)or di nar y peo ple.

He (Ab)choos (Abm6)es (Eb)peo ple just like (Eb)me and you who are (Eb6)will ing

to (F)do as He com (Bb)mands.

God (Eb)us (F)es (Eb)peo (Bb)ple that will (Bb)give Him all,

(Cm7)no mat (Bb)ter how (Eb)small your all may (Abm6)seem to (Eb6)you.

Be cause (Bb)lit tle be comes (Gm7)much

as you (Cm7)place it

(Eb)in the Mas ter’s (Ebm6)hand.

Just (Eb)or di nar y (Eb)peo (Bb)ple,

(D)God us es (Gm7)or di nar y peo ple.

He (Ab)choos (Abm6)es (Eb)peo ple just like (Eb)me and you who are (Eb6)will ing

to (F)do as He com (Bb)mands.

God (Eb)us (F)es (Eb)peo (Bb)ple that will (Bb)give Him all,

(Cm7)no mat (Bb)ter how (Eb)small your all may (Abm6)seem to (Eb6)you.

Be cause (Bb)lit tle be comes (Gm7)much

as you (Cm7)place it

(Eb)in the Mas ter’s (Ebm6)hand.

Just (Eb)or di nar y

Just (F)like that lit tle (C7)lad who gave (Bb)Je sus all he (F)had, how the (F)mul ti (C)tude was (Bb)fed

with the (Gm7)fish and the loaves of (Csus)bread,

what you (F)have may not seem (C)much, but when you (F)yield it to the (Bb)touch (Bbm)of the (F)Mas ter’s lov ing (G)hand, (C)yes, (F)then you’ll (Bb)un (F)der (Bb)stand (Gdim)how your (F)life could nev er (Bb)be

(C)the (F7sus)same.

Just or di nar y (Cm7)place it

(Eb)in the (F#dim7)Mas ter’s (Gm)hand.

All you’ve got to do is (C9)give your ev ’ry thing to (C)Je sus.

(Bb)Lit tle be comes (Gm7)much

as you (Cm7)place it

(Eb)in the Mas ter’s (Gbmaj7)hand.

Ordinary People by Danniebelle Hall — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ordinary People” by Danniebelle Hall 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 Eb at 63 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 "Ordinary People" 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 People"?: 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 People" use?: Just 28 chords: Ab, Abm6, Bb, Bb6, Bbaug, Bbm, C, C7, +20 more. Take it one section at a time.