Sad Songs

by Elton John

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Guess there are times suf when we all need to share a lit tle pain,

and iron ing out the rough makes spots

is the hard est part when (C)mem o ries re main.

The And it’s times like these the when we all need that fi to hear nal the ra di o,

and it feels ’cause so from good the to lips (G)hurt of so bad some old sing and er suf we fer can share the trou bles (C)we al read y know.

So turn Turn ’em on,

turn ’em on,

turn on those (F)sad songs.

When all hope is gone,

why don’t you tune in and (Dm)turn them on?

They reach in to your room, whoa,

just feel their gen tle touch.

When all hope is gone,

sad songs (Dm)say so much.

If some one else is suf fer ing e nough, to oh, to write it down,

when ev ’ry sin gle word makes sense,

then it’s eas i er to (C)have those songs a round.

The kick in side is in the when we line need that fi to hear nal ly gets to you,

and it feels ’cause so from good the to lips (G)hurt of so bad some old sing and er suf we fer can just e nough to (C)sing al the blues.

know.

So turn Turn ’em on,

turn ’em on,

turn on those (F)sad songs.

When all hope is gone,

why don’t you tune in and (Dm)turn them on?

They reach in to your room, whoa,

just feel their gen tle touch.

When all hope is gone,

sad songs (Dm)say so much.

If some one else is

Sad songs, they (F)say,

sad (Dm)songs, they (G)say,

(C)sad songs, they (F)say,

sad (Dm)songs, they (G)say (C)so (Dm)much.

So turn ’em on,

When all hope is gone,

you know sad songs (Dm)say so much.

When ev ’ry lit tle bit of (G)hope is gone,

sad songs (Dm)say so much.

When ev ’ry lit tle bit of (G)hope is gone,

sad songs (Dm)say so much.

When ev ’ry lit tle bit of

Sad Songs by Elton John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sad Songs” by Elton John 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 110 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 "Sad Songs" 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 "Sad Songs"?
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.