Piece By Piece

by Kelly Clarkson

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Lyrics

(Piece by piece.)

And all I re mem ber is your back,

I made (Am)walk in’ towards the air port, (F)leav in’ us all come in your (C)past.

I trav eled (G)fif teen hun dred miles to see to you.

earned.

Back (G)then I did n’t Begged you to want me, but you did n’t want to.

worth less.

But (C)piece by piece you col lect ed the me up will (G)off er the ground, but you a ban doned things and (Am)piece by er piece you filled der the holes be that you (F)burned in me I’m at na six years old.

And you know he nev er walks a way, he nev er asks for mon ey.

He takes care of me.

He loves me.

(Am)Piece by piece he re stored my faith that a (F)man can be kind and a fa ther could

stay.

(Piece by piece.)

And all of your words ber fall your flat.

I made (Am)some thin’ of my self and (F)now you wan na come in back.

(C)past.

I trav But (G)your love is n’t free, it has to be earned.

Back (G)then I did n’t have an y thing you need ed, so I was to.

worth less.

But (C)Piece by piece I fell far from the tree.

I will (G)nev er leave her but like a you left me.

And (Am)she’ll nev er have to won der her worth be cause you (F)un like you, I’m gon na put her first.

And you know he nev er walks a way, he nev er asks for mon ey.

He takes care of me.

He loves me.

(Am)Piece by piece he re stored my faith that a (F)man can be kind and a fa ther could

stay.

(Piece by piece.)

fa ther could stay.

(Piece by piece.)

he’ll nev er walk a way, he’ll nev er break her heart.

He’ll take care of things, he’ll love her.

(Am)Piece by piece he re stored my faith that a (F)man can be kind and a fa ther should be great.

(Piece by piece.)

Piece By Piece by Kelly Clarkson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Piece By Piece” by Kelly Clarkson 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 110 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Piece By Piece" 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 "Piece By Piece"?
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.