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Please Be With Me

· by Eric Clapton

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Lyrics

Oh, my word, what does it mean?

Is it love or is it me that makes me change so sud den ly from look ing (Bm)out

to feel ing

free?

I sit here ly ing in my bed,

won d’ring what it was I said that made me think I’d lost my head ’cause when I (Bm)knew I lost my heart in stead?

So won’t you (Gmaj7)please read my signs,

be a gyp sy?

Tell me (Gmaj7)what I hope to find

deep with in me.

Be cause (Gmaj7)you can’t find my (D)mind, please, be with me.

Oh, my word, what does it mean?

Is it love or is it me that makes me change so sud den ly from look ing (Bm)out

to feel ing

free?

Of all the bet ing things I’ve heard,

lov ing you has made the words and all the rest seem so ab surd, ’cause in the (Bm)end it all comes out I’m sure.

So won’t you (Gmaj7)please read my signs,

be a gyp sy?

Tell me (Gmaj7)what I hope to find

deep with in me.

Be cause (Gmaj7)you can’t find my (D)mind, please, be with me.

Please Be With Me by Eric Clapton — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Please Be With Me” by Eric Clapton 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 116 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 "Please Be With Me" 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 "Please Be With Me"?: 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 "Please Be With Me" use?: Just 8 chords: A, Bm, Csus2, D, Em7, F#, G, Gmaj7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Eric Clapton songs work for kids?: Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "MY FATHER'S EYES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.