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Rewind

· by Diane Birch

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Lyrics

(Am)There are man y things that I would (C)like to say to you,

but (Am)I don’t have the words in my head.

(Am)Days are pass ing by, and all the (C)leaves are chang in’, too;

but (Am)time won’t change the things un said.

’Cause (Dm7)ev ’ry thing is

(Am)dif f’rent now.

I’d

(F)real ly like to

(C)tell (Bb)you (F)how...

how I,

I (C)want ed you here by my side.

I (C)know what I said, but I lied.

It (C)looked like a laugh, but I cried.

Whoa, I wish I could push re wind.

Whoa, (Am)stu pid pride, it just can’t hide the (C)holes in side my heart,

’cause I need you here with me.

Oh, I (Am)wish that I could take it back; I’d (C)go back to the start

and (Am)tell you all the things that I feel.

’Cause wish I could push re wind.

Whoa, (Dm)whoa,

(C)yeah.

Whoa, whoa,

ooh yeah, oh.

I (Am)saw you on the cor ner hold in’ (C)hands with some one new,

(Am)hap py as a boy could be.

(Am)Love was in your eyes, and yeah, she (C)looked the same way too.

It’s (Am)fun ny; that was al most me.

Whoa, oh.

Now I,

I (C)wan na be there by your side.

I (C)know what I said, but I lied.

Oh, I (C)want ed to laugh, but I cried,

’cause it’s too late to push re wind.

(Am)Too late, too late, too late.

I can’t (G)push re wind.

(Am)Oh, no, no, it’s too late.

Rewind by Diane Birch — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rewind” by Diane Birch 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 74 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 "Rewind" 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 "Rewind"?: 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 "Rewind" use?: Just 9 chords: Ab, Am, Bb, C, D, Dm, Dm7, F, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Diane Birch songs work for kids?: Try "NOTHING BUT A MIRACLE", "FOOLS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.