Is "Praying For Time" 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 "Praying For Time"?

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 "Praying For Time" use?

Just 9 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Bbmaj7, Cm, Eb, Ebm6, F, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other George Michael songs work for kids?

Try "CARELESS WHISPER", "FREEDOM '90", "KISSING A FOOL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Praying For Time

· by George Michael

Loading song

Fetching song

—

Play in Full Modes More Songs for Kids

Lyrics

These are the days of the o pen hand;

they will not be the last.

Look a round now.

These (Ebm6)are the days of the beg gars (Ab)and the choos ers.

This is the year of the hun gry man

whose place is in the past,

hand in hand

with (Ebm6)ig nor ance and le git i mate ex cus es.

The rich de clare them selves poor, and most of us are not (Eb)sure

if we have too much.

But we’ll (F)take our chanc es ’cause (F)God stopped keep ing (Cm)score.

I guess some where a long the way

He must ’ve let us all out to play,

turned His back and (F)all God’s chil dren crept out the back door.

And it’s hard to love.

There’s so much to hate

hang ing on to hope

when there is not (Ab)hope to speak of.

And the wound ed skies a bove

say it’s much, much too (Bb7)late.

Now (Ebm6)may be we should all be (Ab)pray ing for time.

These are the days of the o pen hand;

they will not be the last.

Look a round now.

These (Ebm6)are the days of the beg gars (Ab)and the choos ers.

This is the year of the hun gry man

whose place is in the past,

hand in hand

with (Ebm6)ig nor ance and le git i mate ex cus es.

The rich de clare them selves poor, and most of us are not (Eb)sure

if we have too much.

But we’ll (F)take our chanc es ’cause (F)God stopped keep ing (Cm)score.

I guess some where a long the way

He must ’ve let us all out to play,

turned His back and (F)all God’s chil dren crept out the back door.

And it’s hard to love.

There’s so much to hate

hang ing on to hope

when there is no (Ab)hope to speak of.

And the wound ed skies a bove

say it’s much, much too (Bb7)late.

So (Ebm6)may be we should all be (Ab)pray ing for time.

Praying For Time by George Michael — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Praying For Time” by George Michael 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 Eb at 68 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 "Praying For Time" 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 "Praying For Time"?: 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 "Praying For Time" use?: Just 9 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Bbmaj7, Cm, Eb, Ebm6, F, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other George Michael songs work for kids?: Try "CARELESS WHISPER", "FREEDOM '90", "KISSING A FOOL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.