Round Here

by Counting Crows

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(Csus2)Step out the front door like a ghost in to the fog where no one no tic (Em7)es the con trast of white on white.

And in be (Csus2)tween the moon and you the an gels gets a bet ter view of the crum bl (Em7)ing dif fer ence be tween wrong and right.

I walk (Csus2)in the air car in be tween the rain, (Dsus)through my self and back a gain.

a Where?

(Em7)says she’s close to un I don’t der know.

stand ing (G)Je sus.

Ma ri a (Csus2)says she’s dy ing.

Through the door I (Dsus)hear her cry ing.

Why?

She trou I (Em7)tired don’t act ing know.

nor mal when she’s ner (G)some vous.

Round here

we al ways stand up straight.

Round here

(D)some thing ra di ates.

Ma ri a (Csus2)came from Nash ville with a suit case in her hand.

She where said she’d like to (Em7)meet a boy who looks like El vis.

She walks a (Csus2)long the edge of where the o cean meets a the ter land just like she’s walk (Em7)ing on a wire in the cir and cus.

She parks (Csus2)her car out car in side of my house, (Dsus)takes “Man, her should clothes to off, a shot.

(Em7)Can’t you see my walls I don’t der know.

are ing (G)crum bling?”

And she knows (Csus2)she’s more than just a lit tle mis (Dsus)un der stood.

She has She says ble (Em7)tired don’t of life; know.

she must be tired of (G)some thing.

Round here

we’re carv ing out our names.

Round here

(D)we all look the same.

Ma ri a

Round here (C)we’re we talk just like li (D)ear ons, but we (Em)sac ri fice like lambs.

Round (C)here here we stay up ver she’s slip y, ping ver through y, my ver hands.

y, ver y late.

Sleep ing chil dren (D)got to run like

the wind

(C)out of the (D)light ning dream.

Ma ma’s lit tle ba by (D)bet ter get her self in

(C)out of the (D)light ning.

I can’t see noth (C)ing,

noth (D)ing

a round

here.

You catch me if I’m fall (C)ing.

You catch me if I’m fall ing.

Will you catch me, ’cause I’m fall ing down on you.

I said I’m un der the gun

a round

here.

Oh man, I said I’m (Csus2)un der the gun

a round here.

And I can’t see noth ing,

noth (D5)ing

a round

(E5)here.

Round Here by Counting Crows — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Round Here” by Counting Crows 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 G at 100 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 "Round Here" 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 "Round Here"?
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.