Powerful #Wematter

by Empire Cast

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Lyrics

Peo ple been (Fm)talk in’ a bout it.

where We won’t just stand here in si lence.

and Can’t stop the fi re from ris in’, ris in’, oh.

Peo ple, don’t (Fm)you be a fraid;

so man y in no cents slain.

This is an er a for change, Now change.

up.

(Bbm)Mal colm’s prob ’ly (Db)turn in’ in his (Fm)grave.

(Bbm)Ev ’ry shade was (Db)beau ti ful ly (Ebsus)made

and (CN.C.)pow er ful.

There’s so much strength in you and me.

Pow er ful,

a breath a way from vic to ry.

I mat ter, you mat ter.

We mat ter, all.

I mat ter, you mat ter.

We mat ter, all.

Pow er ful,

pow er ful.

I see a (Fm)col or ful fu ture where skin don’t de fine an y hu man, and stars are the on ly thing shoot in’, shoot in’, oh.

Moth ers who (Fm)bur y their child;

how can we sit there and hide?

Change comes when all take a change, Now stand

up.

(Bbm)Mar tin’s speech still (Db)ech oes in my (Fm)brain.

(Bbm)Ev ’ry shade was (Db)beau ti ful ly (Ebsus)made

and (CN.C.)pow er ful.

There’s so much strength in you and me.

Pow er ful,

a breath a way from vic to ry.

I mat ter, you mat ter.

We mat ter, all.

I mat ter, you mat ter.

We mat ter, all.

Pow er ful,

pow er ful.

Oh, (Fm)oh, oh.

Oh, oh, oh.

Oh, (Fm)oh, oh.

Pow er ful,

there’s so much strength in you and me.

Pow er ful,

a breath a way from vic to ry.

I mat

Powerful #Wematter by Empire Cast — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Powerful #Wematter by Empire Cast 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 Db at 70 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 "Powerful #Wematter" 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 "Powerful #Wematter"?
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 "Powerful #Wematter" use?
Just 7 chords: Ab, Bbm, C, Db, Eb, Ebsus4, Fm. Take it one section at a time.