Play (From 'Finding Neverland')

by Gary Barlow & Eliot Kennedy

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Lyrics

Can you re mem ber back when (G)you were (D)young?

When (A)all the sim ple things you did were (Em)so much fun?

You got lost some where a (G)long the (D)way, you’ve for (A)got ten how to play ev ’ry sin gle day.

Am I (Bm)right?

(Bm)I re mem ber back when I was (G)just a (D)boy, I (A)got a gun and hol ster for a (Em)Christ mas toy.

Pre (Bm)tend ing to be a cow boy was the (G)ver y (D)best, ’cause (A)I was al ways the fast est gun in all the West.

I’d (G)play, play, re (D)mem ber like it was yes ter day.

(F#)I was young and hav ing fun (Bm)play ing all my cares a way.

(G)Play, play, re (D)mem ber and you will (Bm)see.

The (Em)world is so mys te ri ous and (A)wild

(Em)when you start to see it through the (A)eyes (F#)of a (Bm)child.

(Dm)mo ment There’s a mem o ry told that (Bb)I could (F)share, of (C)slid ed ing down the ba nis ter of (Gm)our old stairs.

A (Dm)On ly for a mo ment I was (Bb)in mid a (F)air and (C)for that mo ment I, I real ly felt like I ly could and...

fly.

The (Dm)mo ment that my fa o ther told me (Bb)of the (F)fable, I (C)want ed to be a knight nis of the (Gm)King’s Round Table.

A (Dm)sauce pan on my head ment and a (Bb)spoon for a (F)sword, I’d (C)ven ture and pre vail, re turn ing with the Ho ly Grail and...

fly.

The (Bb)Play, play, i (F)mag ine like it was yes ter day.

(A)We were young and hav ing fun (Dm)play ing all our cares a way.

(Bb)Play, play, re (F)mem ber and you will (Dm)see.

The (Gm)world is so mys te ri ous and (C)wild

(Gm)when you start to see it through the (C)eyes (A)of a (Dm)child.

Play (From 'Finding Neverland') by Gary Barlow & Eliot Kennedy — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Play (From 'Finding Neverland')” by Gary Barlow & Eliot Kennedy 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 D at 165 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Play (From 'Finding Neverland')" 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 "Play (From 'Finding Neverland')"?
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.