Is "Pretty Wings" 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 "Pretty Wings"?

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 "Pretty Wings" use?

Just 9 chords: Amaj9, Asus2, Bsus4, C, C#m7, E, Esus2, Esus4, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Maxwell songs work for kids?

Try "LIFETIME", "THIS WOMAN'S WORK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Pretty Wings

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Lyrics

Time will bring the real the (Amaj9)end of our trial.

One (Esus2)day there’ll be no rem nants, no trace, no re sid u al feel ings with in ya.

One (Amaj9)day you won’t re mem ber me.

Your will face will be the (Amaj9)rea son I smile, but (Esus2)I will not see what I can not have for ev er.

al I’ll al ways love ya; I (Amaj9)hope you feel the same.

ber me.

Whoa, you played me dirt y, your (Amaj9)game was so bad.

You (Esus2)toyed with my af flic tion, had to (Amaj9)fill out my pre scrip tion.

Found the (E)rem e dy: I (Amaj9)had to set you free,

a way from (C#m7)me, to see clear (Amaj9)ly the way that (Esus2)love can be when (Amaj9)you are not with (E)me.

I had to (Amaj9)leave, I had to (Esus2)live.

I had to (Amaj9)leave, I had to live.

can’t have you, let love set you (F#m11)free to flap your pret ty wings a (E)Pret ty wings, your (Amaj9)pret ty wings, your pret ty wings,

pret ty wings

a round.

I came wrong, you were right; trans formed your (Esus2)love in to lie.

Ba by, be (E)lieve me, I’m (Amaj9)sor ry I told you lies.

I turned day in to night; sleep till I (Esus2)die a thou sand times.

I should have showed you bet ter nights, bet ter times, bet ter days.

And I miss you more and more.

(If I can’t have you, let love set you (F#m11)free to flap your pret ty wings a (E)Pret ty wings, your (Amaj9)pret ty wings, your (Esus2)pret ty wings, your (Amaj9)pret ty wings.

So (E)pret ty wings, your (Amaj9)pret ty wings, your (Esus2)pret ty wings, your (Amaj9)pret ty wings.

Sing (E)pret ty wings, oh, (Amaj9)pret ty wings, yeah, (Esus2)(Pret ty wings, your (Amaj9)pret ty wings a (Bsus)round.

(Esus2)(Pret ty wings, your (Amaj9)pret ty wings a (E)round.)

(Esus2)(Pret ty wings, your (Amaj9)pret ty wings a (Amaj9)pret ty wings a (E)round.)

(Esus2)(Pret ty wings, your (F#m11)pret ty wings a (E)round.)

(Esus2)(Pret ty wings, your (F#m11)pret ty wings a (Amaj9)pret ty wings a (E)round.)

Pretty Wings by Maxwell — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Pretty Wings” by Maxwell 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 C# at 120 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 "Pretty Wings" 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 "Pretty Wings"?: 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 "Pretty Wings" use?: Just 9 chords: Amaj9, Asus2, Bsus4, C, C#m7, E, Esus2, Esus4, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Maxwell songs work for kids?: Try "LIFETIME", "THIS WOMAN'S WORK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.