Read All About It, Part Iii

by Emeli Sandé

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You’ve got the (Bm)words to change a na tion but you’re (Gmaj7)bit ing your tongue.

blues.

You’ve spent a (D)life time stuck in si lence, a fraid (A)you’ll say some thing wrong.

If If (Bm)no one ev er hears it, how we (Gmaj7)gon na learn your song?

So (D)come on, come on.

(A)Come on, come on.

You’ve got a (Bm)heart as loud as li ons so why (Gmaj7)let your voice be tamed?

Ba by, (D)we’re a lit tle dif f’rent.

There’s no (A)need to be a shamed.

You’ve got the (Bm)light to fight the shad ows, so stop (Gmaj7)hid ing it a way.

(D)Come on, come on.

I wan na sing,

I wan na shout

I wan na scream till the words dry out.

So put it in all of the pa pers.

I’m (Gmaj7)not a fraid.

They can read all a bout it.

Read all a bout it.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, (Gmaj7)oh.

Oh, oh, oh, oh.

Oh, oh, oh, (Gmaj7)oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

At night we’re (Bm)wak ing up the neigh bours while we (Gmaj7)sing a way the blues.

You’ve Mak ing (D)sure that we re mem ber, yeah, ’cause (A)we all mat ter too.

If the (Bm)truth has been for bid den then we’re (Gmaj7)break ing all the rules.

So (D)come on, come on.

(A)Come on, come on.

Let’s get the (Bm)T.

V.

and the ra di o to (Gmaj7)play our tune a gain.

It’s ’bout (D)time we got some air play of our (A)ver sion of e vents.

You’ve There’s no (Bm)need to be a fraid, ows, I will (Gmaj7)sing with you my friend.

(D)Come on, come on.

I wan na sing,

I wan na shout

I wan na scream till the words dry out.

So put it in all of the pa pers.

I’m (Gmaj7)not a fraid.

They can read all a bout it.

Read all a bout it.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, (Gmaj7)oh.

Oh, oh, oh, oh.

Oh, oh, oh, (Gmaj7)oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

At night we’re

Yeah, we’re all (Bm)won der ful, won der ful (G)peo ple.

So (D)when did we all get so (A)fear ful?

Now we’re (Bm)fi nal ly find ing our (G)voic es.

So (D)take a chance, come help me (A)sing this.

Yeah, we’re all (Bm)won der ful, won der ful (G)peo ple.

So (D)when did we all get so (A)fear ful?

Now we’re (Bm)fi nal ly find ing our (G)voic es.

So (D)take a chance, come help me (A)sing this.

Yeah, we’re all (A)sing this.

I wan na sing

I wan na sing.

I wan na shout.

I wan na scream till the words dry out.

So put it in all of the pa pers I’m (Gmaj7)not a fraid.

They can read all a bout it.

(A)Read all a bout it.

(Bm)Oh.

Read All About It, Part Iii by Emeli Sandé — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Read All About It, Part Iii by Emeli Sandé 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 D at 98 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 "Read All About It, Part Iii" 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 "Read All About It, Part Iii"?
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.