Ribbon In The Sky

by Stevie Wonder

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Lyrics

Oh, so (Ebm7)long

for this (Fm7)night I (Bb7sus)prayed

that a (Ebm7)star

would guide (Fm7)you my (Bb7sus)way

to share (Ebm7)with

me this (Fm7)spe cial (Bb7sus)day

where a (Ebm11)rib (Ebm)bon’s in (Eb)the (Gb)sky for our (Cbmaj7)love.

If al (Ebm7)lowed,

may I (Fm7)touch your (Bb7sus)hand;

and if (Ebm7)pleased,

may I (Fm7)once a (Bb7sus)gain,

so that (Ebm7)you

too will (Fm7)un der (Bb7sus)stand

there’s a (Ebm11)rib (Ebm)bon’s in (Eb)the (Gb)sky for our (Cbmaj7)love.

If al (Ebm11)rib (Ebm)bon in (Eb)the (Gb)sky for our (Db)love.

Doo

doo doo

doo doo

doo

doo.

This is (Em7)not

a co (F#m7)in ci (B7sus)dence,

and far (Em7)more

than a (F#m7)luck y (B7sus)chance,

but what (Em7)is

that was (F#m7)al ways (B7sus)meant

is our (Em11)rib (Em)bon in the (G)sky for our love;

(Ab)love we can’t lose,

with God (Gm7)on our (C7sus)side.

We’ll find (Fm7)strength

in each (Gm7)tear we (C7sus)cry.

From now (Fm7)on

it will be (Gm7)you and (C7sus)I

and our (Fm11)rib (Fm7)bon in (F)the (Ab)sky,

(G)rib bon in the (C9)sky,

a (Fm11)rib (Fm7)bon in (F)the (Ab)sky for our (Fm7)love.

(Fm6)Ooh,

(Gm7)ooh

(C7sus)ooh.

Doo doo

ooh

doo (Fm11)doo (Fm7)doo.

There’s a (Fm11)rib (Fm)bon in (F)the (Ab)sky for our (Eb)love.

Ribbon In The Sky by Stevie Wonder — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ribbon In The Sky” by Stevie Wonder 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 Gb at 70 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Ribbon In The Sky" 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 "Ribbon In The Sky"?
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.