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Practical Arrangement

· by Sting

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Am I ask ing for the moon?

Is it (Gmaj7)real ly so im plaus i ble

That you and I could soon

come to (Dmaj7)some kind of ar range ment?

I’m not (Bm9)ask ing for the moon.

I’ve al ways been a real ist, when it’s (Em7)real ly noth ing more

than a (Dmaj7)sim ple re ar range ment.

With one (Bm)roof a bove our heads,

a warm house to re (F#m)turn to, we could (Em7)start with sep ’rate beds.

I could (Dmaj7)sleep a lone or (F#7sus)learn to.

I’m not sug (Bm)gest ing that we find some earth ly (F#)par a dise for (Em9)ev er.

I mean, how (Cmaj9)of ten does that hap pen now?

The (Bm)an swer’s prob ’ly nev er.

But we could (Gmaj7)come to an ar range ment,

a (Em9)prac ti cal ar range ment,

and you could learn to love (F#7#5)me, giv en (Bm7)time.

I’m not (Cm7)prom is ing the moon,

I’m not (Abmaj9)prom is ing a rain bow,

just a (Fm9)prac ti cal so lu tion

to a (Ebmaj7)sol i tar y life.

I’d be a (Cm7)fa ther to your boy,

a (Abmaj9)shoul der you could lean on.

How bad could it be

to be my wife?

With one (Cm7)roof a bove our heads,

a warm house to re turn to,

you would n’t have to cook for (Bb9sus)me,

you would n’t have to learn to.

I’m not sug (Cm)gest ing that this (Ebmaj7)prop o si tion here could last for (Fm7)ev er.

I’ve no in (Dbmaj9)ten tion of de ceiv ing you;

you’re far too clev er.

But we could (Abmaj7)come to an ar range ment,

a prac ti cal ar range ment,

and per (D)haps you’d learn to love me,

giv en (Fm9)time.

It (Ab)may not be the (Cm7)ro mance that you (A)had in (Fm7)mind,

but you could (D)learn to love me,

(Db9)giv en (Csus2)time.

Practical Arrangement by Sting — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Practical Arrangement” by Sting 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 B at 80 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 "Practical Arrangement" 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 "Practical Arrangement"?: 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 "Practical Arrangement" use?: Just 37 chords: A7, Ab, Abmaj7, Abmaj9, Am7, Bb7, Bb9, Bm, +29 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sting songs work for kids?: Try "DESERT ROSE", "WHEN WE DANCE", "IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.