Peter Pan

by Kelsea Ballerini

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Lyrics

The smile, the charm, the words, the spark, ev ’ry thing, you had it.

I (Am)guess I had a na ive heart, ’cause, boy, I let you have it.

You (F)said I was your on ly.

Nev er thought you’d leave me lone ly.

You’re just a (C)lost

boy

with your head up in the clouds.

(C)You’re just a (Am)lost

boy, nev er keep your (F)feet on the ground.

Al ways gon na (Am)fly a way

just be cause you (C)know you can.

Nev er gon na (Am)learn there’s no (F)such place as (C)Nev er land.

(G)You don’t un der stand.

You’ll nev er (Dm9)grow up.

You’re (C)nev er gon na (F)be a man,

(CN.C.)Pe ter Pan.

Deep down, I knew that you were too good to be true.

But ev ’ry piece and part of me want ed to be lieve in you.

Now it’s (F)hap pi ly ev er nev er.

Guess now I know bet ter.

You’re just a (C)lost

boy

with your head up in the clouds.

(C)You’re just a (Am)lost

boy, nev er keep your (F)feet on the ground.

Al ways gon na (Am)fly a way

just be cause you (C)know you can.

Nev er gon na (Am)learn there’s no (F)such place as (C)Nev er land.

(G)You don’t un der stand.

You’ll nev er (Dm9)grow up.

You’re (C)nev er gon na (F)be a man,

Pe ter Pan.

Whoa.

(C)Mm.

You’re just a (C5)lost

boy.

Yeah, I know who you are.

And you don’t know what you (Am)lost, boy.

Too (F)bus y chas in’ stars.

And you’re (CN.C.)al ways gon na You’re (CN.C.)nev er gon na (Dm9)grow up.

Yeah, you’re (C)nev er gon na (F)be a man,

Pe ter Pan.

(C)Nev er gon na (F)be a man.

Peter Pan by Kelsea Ballerini — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Peter Pan by Kelsea Ballerini 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 150 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 "Peter Pan" 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 "Peter Pan"?
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.