Is "Photograph" 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 "Photograph"?

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 "Photograph" use?

Just 7 chords: Ab, Absus2, Bb, Cbmaj7, Db6, Ebpow, Gb6. Take it one section at a time.

What other Nickelback songs work for kids?

Try "HOW YOU REMIND ME", "NEVER GONNA BE ALONE", "How You Remind Me". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Photograph

· by Nickelback

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Lyrics

Look at this pho to graph,

ev ’ry time I do, it makes me laugh.

How did our eyes get so red?

And what the hell is on Jo ey’s head?

And this is where I grew up, I think the pres ent own er fixed it up.

I nev er knew we ev er went with out, the sec ond floor is hard for sneak ing out.

We used And this is where I went to school, most of the time, had bet ter things to do.

Crim in al rec ord says I broke in twice, I must have done it half a doz en times.

I won der if it’s too late, should I go back and try to grad u ate?

Life’s bet ter now than it was back then, if I was them, I would n’t let me in.

Oh, whoa, whoa, oh, God, I, I.

Ev ’ry (Eb5)mem o ry of look ing out the back door, I had the (Bb)pho to al bum spread out on the bed room floor.

It’s (Db6/9)hard to say it, time to say it, good bye, good bye.

Ev ’ry (Eb5)mem o ry of walk ing out the front door, I found a (Bb)pho to of the friend that I was look ing for.

It’s (Db6/9)hard to say it, time to say it, good bye, good bye.

Re mem ber the old ar cade?

Blew ev ’ry dol lar that we ev er made.

The cops er hat ed us hang went in’ out, they said some bod y went and burned it down.

We used to lis ten to the ra di o, and sing a long with ev ’ry song we’d know.

We said some day we’d find out how it feels to sing to more than just the steer ing wheel.

I Kim’s der the first I kissed, I was so ner vous that I near ly missed.

She’s had a cou ple of kids since then, I have n’t seen her since God let knows when.

Oh, whoa, whoa, oh, God, I, I.

Ev ’ry (Eb5)mem o ry of look ing out the back door, I had the (Bb)pho to al bum spread out on the bed room floor.

It’s (Db6/9)hard to say it, time to say it, good bye, good bye.

Ev ’ry (Eb5)mem o ry of walk ing out the front door, I found a (Bb)pho to of the friend that I was look ing for.

It’s (Db6/9)hard to say it, time to say it, good bye, good bye.

good bye, good bye.

I miss that town,

I miss their fac es.

You can’t e rase,

you can’t re place it.

I miss it now,

I can’t be lieve it.

So hard to stay,

too hard to leave it.

If I could re live those days, I know the one thing that would nev er change.

Ev ’ry good bye, good bye.

Look at this pho to graph,

ev ’ry time I do, it makes me laugh.

Ev ’ry time I do, it makes me...

Photograph by Nickelback — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Photograph” by Nickelback 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 Ab at 76 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 "Photograph" 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 "Photograph"?: 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 "Photograph" use?: Just 7 chords: Ab, Absus2, Bb, Cbmaj7, Db6, Ebpow, Gb6. Take it one section at a time.
What other Nickelback songs work for kids?: Try "HOW YOU REMIND ME", "NEVER GONNA BE ALONE", "How You Remind Me". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.