Is "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" 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 "Owner Of A Lonely Heart"?

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 "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" use?

Just 23 chords: A, Abdom, Adom, Am, Am7, Apow, Asus4, Bpow, +15 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Yes songs work for kids?

Try "I've Seen All Good People". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Owner Of A Lonely Heart

· by Yes

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Lyrics

Move your Say you don’t want to change it.

al ways live your life nev You’ve been hurt of so the be fu (G5)fore.

ture.

(A5)Prove your self.

You are (G5)the move you make.

Take your (B5)chanc (C5)es, win (D5)or los er.

(D5)You your self.

lose your self.

No, not for pit y’s sake.

You and (B5)you, (C5)and that’s (D5)the on lone ly way.

(D5)Be your self.

shake your self.

Give your free will a chance.

You’ve got sto want to suc ceed.

(A5)Own er of (B5)a (C5)lone (Dsus2)ly heart.

(Much (G5)bet ter than a) (A5)own er of (B5)a (C5)bro (Dsus2)ken heart.

(A5)Own er of (B5)a (C5)lone (Dsus2)ly heart.

Move your Say you don’t want to change it.

al ways live your life nev You’ve been hurt of so the be fu (G5)fore.

ture.

(A5)Watch it now,

the ea (G5)gle in the sky, how he (B5)danc (C5)in’ one (D5)and on ly.

(D5)You your self.

lose your self.

No, not for pit y’s sake.

There’s no (B5)real (C5)rea son (D5)to be lone ly ly.

(D5)Be your self.

shake your self.

Give your free will a chance.

You’ve got to want to suc ceed.

(A5)Own er of (B5)a (C5)lone (Dsus2)ly heart.

(Much (G5)bet ter than a) (A5)own er of (B5)a (C5)bro (Dsus2)ken heart.

(A5)Own er of (B5)a (C5)lone (Dsus2)ly heart.

(A5)Own er of (B5)a (C5)lone ly (A)heart.

(Am7)Own er of (G)a lone ly heart.

Af ter my (Am7)own in de ci sion, they con (G)fused me so.

a lone My love said (Am7)nev er ques tion your will at all.

In the (Am7)end you’ve got to go.

Look (Asus)be fore you leap lone ly and don’t you hes i tate at all.

No, no.

(A5)Own er of (B5)a (C5)lone (Dsus2)ly heart.

(Much (G5)bet ter than a) (A5)own er of (B5)a (C5)bro (Dsus2)ken heart.

(A5)Own er of (B5)a (C5)lone (Dsus2)ly heart.

(Much (G5)bet ter than a) (A5)own er of (B5)a (C5)bro (Dsus2)ken heart.

(A5)Own er of (B5)a (C5)lone (Dsus2)ly heart.

(A5)Own er of (B5)a (C5)lone ly (A)heart.

(Am7)Own er of (G)a lone ly heart.

Soon er or (Am7)lat er each con clu sion will de (G)cide the lone ly heart.

ly heart.

It will ex (Am)cite it, will de light it, will give (F)a bet ter start.

lone ly Don’t de (Eb)ceive your free will at all.

Don’t de (F)ceive your free will at (Eb)all.

Just re (F)ceive it.

Just (Eb)re ceive it.

Don’t de (F)ceive your free will at (Eb)all.

Just re (F)ceive it.

Just (Eb)re ceive it.

Don’t de (F)ceive it.

Owner Of A Lonely Heart by Yes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Owner Of A Lonely Heart” by Yes 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 125 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 "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" 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 "Owner Of A Lonely Heart"?: 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 "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" use?: Just 23 chords: A, Abdom, Adom, Am, Am7, Apow, Asus4, Bpow, +15 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Yes songs work for kids?: Try "I've Seen All Good People". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.