Rise Up

by Andra Day

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Lyrics

You’re When the bro ken down and ti red

of and it liv ing life on a mer ry go to (G)round; and and I you can’t find the fight er,

but I see it in you, so we gon’ walk it out.

Move

moun tains.

We gon’ walk it out and move

moun tains.

And I’ll rise up, I’ll rise like the day.

I’ll rise up, I’ll rise un a fraid.

I’ll rise up

and I’ll do it a thou sand times a gain.

And I’ll rise up

high like the waves.

I’ll rise up in spite of the ache.

I’ll rise up

and I’ll do it a thou sand times a gain

for you,

for you,

(Am)you,

for you.

times a gain

for you,

for you,

(Am)you,

for you.

All we need,

all we (G)need is

hope.

And for that we have each oth er,

and for that we have each oth er,

and

we will rise,

we will rise, we’ll rise

up.

We’ll rise.

I’ll rise up,

rise like the day.

I’ll rise (G)up

in spite of the ache.

I will rise

a thou sand times

a gain.

And we’ll rise up

high like the waves.

We’ll rise up in spite of the ache.

We’ll rise up

and we’ll do it a thou sand times a gain

for you,

for you,

(Am)you,

for you.

(C)(Hm,

hm,

hm,

hm.)

Rise Up by Andra Day — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rise Up by Andra Day 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 58 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 "Rise Up" 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 "Rise Up"?
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.