Requiem (From Dear Evan Hansen)

by Pasek & Paul

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Lyrics

(C#m7)Why should I (B)play this (E)game of pre (A)tend?

Re (C#m7)mem ber ing (B)through a (E)sec ond hand (A)sor row

(C#m7)Such a great (B)son and (E)won der ful (A)friend

Oh, (B)don’t the tears just pour?

(C#m7)I could curl (B)up and (E)hide in my (A)room

Re (C#m7)There in my (B)bed still (E)sob bing to (A)mor row

(C#m7)I could give (B)in to (E)all of the (A)gloom

But (B)don’t the tears just pour?

(B)tell me (A)tell me what (B)for

(F#m7)Why should I have a heav y (C#m7)heart?

(A)Why should I start to break in (B)piec es?

(F#m7)Why should I go and fall a (C#m7)part for (B)you?

(Emaj7)Why

should I play the griev ing girl and (B)lie

Say ing that I miss you and that (C#m)my world has gone (Asus2)dark with out your light?

(F#m7)I will sing no (F#)req ui em

to (C#m7)night

I (C#m7)gave you the world, you (E)threw it a way

(C#m7)Leav ing these (B)bro ken (E)piec es be (A)hind you

(C#m7)Ev ’ry thing (B)wast ed, (E)noth ing to (A)say

So (F#m7)I can sing no (E)req ui em I (C#m7)hear your voice and (E)feel you (A)near.

With in these (B)words I (E)fi nal ly (A)find you

And (C#m7)now that I know that you are still (F#)here

(A)I will sing no (B)req ui em to night (F#m7)Why should I have a heav y (C#m7)heart?

(A)Why should I say I’ll keep you (B)with me?

(F#m7)Why should I go and fall a (C#m7)part for (B)you?

(E)Why

should I play the griev ing girl and (B)lie

Say ing that I miss you and that (C#m)my world has gone (Asus2)dark with out your light?

(F#m7)I will sing no (F#)req ui em

to (B)night ’Cause when the (Emaj7)vil lians (Asus2)fall, the king doms nev er (B)weep

No one (Emaj7)lights a can dle to re mem ber No, no one (Emaj7)mourns at all when they lay them down to (B)sleep

So don’t (D)tell me that I (A)did n’t have it (E)right

Don’t (D)tell me that it (A)was n’t black and (E)white

Af ter all you put me through

Don’t (D)say it was n’t true

That (F#m7)you were not the mon ster that I (Asus2)knew.

’Cause (Emaj7)I

can not play the griev ing girl and (B)lie

Say ing that I miss you and that (C#m)my world has gone (Amaj9)dark...

(F#m7)I will sing no (F#)req ui em

(F#m7)I will sing no (F#)req ui em

(F#m7)I will sing no (F#)req ui em

to (C#m)night

(E)Oh

(B)Oh

(E)Oh

(B)Oh

Requiem (From Dear Evan Hansen) by Pasek & Paul — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Requiem (From Dear Evan Hansen)” by Pasek & Paul 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 78 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 "Requiem (From Dear Evan Hansen)" 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 "Requiem (From Dear Evan Hansen)"?
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 Pasek & Paul songs work for kids?
Try "IN THE BEDROOM DOWN THE HALL", "A Million Dreams (from The Greatest Showman)", "Anybody Have A Map? (from Dear Evan Hansen)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.