Is "Remember When" 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 "Remember When"?

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.

What other Alan Jackson songs work for kids?

Try "DRIVE", "THAT'D BE ALRIGHT", "DON'T ROCK THE JUKEBOX". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Remember When

· by Alan Jackson

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Lyrics

Re mem ber (F)when

we I was (Bb)young and so were (C)you and time stood (F)still

made and (Bb)love was all we (C)knew.

You were the (F)first,

so was (Dm)I,

we made (Bb)love and then you (C)cried.

Re mem ber (F)when?

Re mem ber (F)when

we vowed the (Bb)vows and walked the (C)walk and gave our (F)hearts,

made the (Bb)start and it was (C)hard.

We lived and (F)learned,

life threw (Dm)curves,

there was (Bb)joy and there was (C)hurt.

Re mem ber (F)when?

Re mem ber (F)when

old ones (Bb)died and new were born

and life was (F)changed,

dis as (Bb)sem bled, re ar (C)ranged.

We came to (F)geth er, fell a (Dm)part

and (Bb)broke each oth er’s (C)hearts.

Re mem ber (F)when?

Re mem ber (G)when

the (C)sound of lit tle (D)feet Now was in’ (G)mu sic?

We (C)danced from week to (D)week.

Brought back the (G)love, we found (Em)trust,

vowed we’d (C)nev er give it (D)up.

Re mem ber (G)when?

Re mem ber (G)when

we (C)thir ty seemed so (D)old?

Now look the (G)back, dren

it’s (C)just a step pin’ (D)stone to where we (G)are, where we’ve (Em)been,

said we’d (C)do it all a (D)gain.

Re mem ber (G)when?

Re mem ber

Re mem ber (D)had

and we’ll re mem ber (G)when,

re mem ber (G)when,

re mem ber (G)when.

Remember When by Alan Jackson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Remember When” by Alan Jackson 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 Bb at 100 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 "Remember When" 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 "Remember When"?: 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.
What other Alan Jackson songs work for kids?: Try "DRIVE", "THAT'D BE ALRIGHT", "DON'T ROCK THE JUKEBOX". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.