Is "Party Of One" 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 "Party Of One"?

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 "Party Of One" use?

Just 11 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, Dm, Dm7, E7, Em, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Brandi Carlile songs work for kids?

Try "THE JOKE", "The Story". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Party Of One

· by Brandi Carlile

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Lyrics

“Wait er, send this to the ta ble; the par ty of one,

the on ly oth er lone ly soul in this place.”

And so, you’re (Am)fin ish ing up your (Em)cof fee, but (F)then where you gon na run?

Where’d you (Am)get that look on your (Em)face?

You should al ways let the sun go down on your (F)an ger,

and let it (Am)burn you

to (F)sleep.

and bring you (Am)clos er to the dan ger, to sur (F)ren der and re treat.

Sing your (Am7)sad

song

to (F)sleep.

I loved you the first time I saw (C)you,

and you (F)know I (Gsus)love you still.

And I am (Dm)tired,

but I am yours.

Don’t e ven think a bout your free dom or (F)tak ing that flight

or go ing (Am)back up on your prom ise af ter (F)fight ing for the right.

Be cause your (Am)egg shells and your (Em)“I” state ments and your (F)weap on ized (C)words

are (Dm7)pa per ti gers now.

Oh, your (Am)con stant o ver think ing and your (F)se cret ive drink ing are mak ing (G)you (Am)more and more a lone.

And, girl, you (G)can (Am)slam the door be hind you; it ain’t (F)ev er gon (C)na close.

Be cause (Am)when you’re (G)home, you’re (F)al (C)read (Dm7)y (C)home.

I am (Dm7)tired,

I am (G)tired,

oh.

I loved you the first time I met you,

and you (F)know I (G)love you still.

I (F)loved you the first time (E7)I saw you,

and you (Dm7)know I love you still.

I (G)don’t (Am)wan na be (Em)right an y more.

Lord, (G)I (Am)don’t wan na (Em)fight an y more.

I’m (G)not (Am)tak ing your (Em)side an y more.

Oh, (C)I am (F)tired.

(C)I am not my (Dm7)own,

and I am (C)leav

ing.

But I’m com ing (G)home, ’cause I am (C)yours, I am yours, I am yours, I am yours, I am yours.

I am yours, I am yours, I am yours, I am yours, I am yours.

Party Of One by Brandi Carlile — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Party Of One” by Brandi Carlile 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 82 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 "Party Of One" 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 "Party Of One"?: 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 "Party Of One" use?: Just 11 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, Dm, Dm7, E7, Em, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Brandi Carlile songs work for kids?: Try "THE JOKE", "The Story". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.