Seasons Of Love (From Rent)

· by Jonathan Larson

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Five hun dred twen ty five thou sand (Gm7)six hun (C7sus)dred (F)min (C)utes,

five hun dred twen ty five thou sand (Gm7)mo ments (C7sus)so (Dm)dear.

Five hun dred twen ty five thou sand (Gm7)six hun (C7sus)dred (F)min (C)utes.

How do you mea sure, (Gm7)mea sure (C7sus)a (Dm)year?

In (Bbsus2)day lights, in (Am7)sun sets, in (Gm7)mid nights, (C7sus)in (F)cups of cof fee, in inch es in miles, in (Gm7)laugh ter, (C7sus)in (Dm)strife,

in five hun dred twen ty five thou sand (Gm7)six hun (C7sus)dred (F)min (C)utes.

How do you mea (Am7)sure a (Gm7)year in (C7sus)the (Dm)life.

How a bout love?

How a bout love?

How a bout love?

Mea sure in (Eb)love.

Sea sons of (Bbsus2)love,

sea sons of (Bbsus2)love.

Five hun dred twen ty five thou sand (Gm7)six hun (C7sus)dred (F)min (C)utes,

five hun dred twen ty five thou sand (Gm7)jour neys (C7sus)to (Dm)plan.

Five hun dred twen ty five thou sand (Gm7)six hun (C7sus)dred (F)min (C)utes.

How do you mea sure the life of a (Gm7)wom an (C7sus)or a (Dm)man?

In (Bbsus2)truth that she (Am7)learned or in (Gm7)times (C7sus)that (F)he cried, in (Bbsus2)bridg es he (Am7)burned or the (Gm7)way that (C7sus)she (Dm)died.

It’s (Bbsus2)time now to (Am7)sing out, though the (Gm7)sto ry (C7)nev er (F)ends.

Let’s (Bbsus2)cel e brate, re (Am7)mem ber a year in the (Gm7)life (C7sus)of (Dm)friends.

Re mem ber the love,

re mem ber the love,

re mem ber the love,

mea sure in (Eb)love.

Sea sons of (Bbsus2)love,

sea sons of (Bbsus2)love.

Seasons Of Love (From Rent) by Jonathan Larson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Seasons Of Love (From Rent)” by Jonathan Larson 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 Bb at 96 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 "Seasons Of Love (From Rent)" 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 "Seasons Of Love (From Rent)"?: 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.
What other Jonathan Larson songs work for kids?: Try "LA VIE BOHEME", "LOVE HEALS", "LIGHT MY CANDLE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.