Reach Out And I'll Be There

by The Four Tops

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Lyrics

Now if you (Am7)feel that you can’t to go on

be cause (Am7)all of your hope is gone,

and your life is filled with much con fu sion un til (Am7)hap pi ness is just an il lu sion, and your world a round is crum bl in’ down;

dar ling, (G)reach out,

(B)reach out,

(B)I’ll

be there

with a (Em)love that will shel ter (B7)you.

and (B)I’ll

be there

with a (Em)love ish that will see you (B7)through.

When you feel (Am7)lost and a bout to give up

’cause your (Am7)best just ain’t good e nough

and you feel the world with has grown cold, sion and you’re (Am7)drift ing out is all on your own, sion, and you need a round a hand bl to hold;

dar ling, (G)reach out,

(B)reach out,

(B)I’ll

be there

to (Em)love and will com fort (B7)you,

and (B)I’ll

be there

with to (Em)cher ish and will care for (B7)you.

When you feel

(B)I’ll

be there

to (Em)al ways see you (B)through.

(B)I’ll

be there

to (Em)love and com fort (B)through.

(B)you.

Reach Out And I'll Be There by The Four Tops — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Reach Out And I'll Be There by The Four Tops 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 G at 118 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 "Reach Out And I'll Be There" 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 "Reach Out And I'll Be There"?
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.