Seize The Day

by Alan Menken

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Seize The Day

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Alan Menken72 BPM

Lyrics

O pen the gates and (Dm)seize the (C)day.

Don’t be a fraid and (Bb)don’t (F)de lay.

(C)Noth ing can break (G)us.

(Am)No one can (Fm6)make us (C)give our (G7)rights (G#dim)a (Am)way.

A (C)rise and (G7)seize the (C)day.

Now is the time to seize the day.

(Now is the time to seize the day.) Send out the call and (Bb)join the (F)fray.

(Send out the call and join the fray.) (C)Wrongs will be (Dm)right (C)ed (Am)if we’re u (G)nit (F)ed.

(G7)Let us seize

the (C)day.

Friends of the friend less seize the day.

(Friends of the friend less seize the day.) Raise up the torch and (Bb)light the (F)way.

(Raise up the torch and light the way.) (C)Proud and de (Dm)fi (C)ant (Am)we’ll slay the (G)gi (F)ant.

(G7)Let us seize the (C)day.

(Am)Neigh bor (C7)to (F)neigh

bor,

fa ther (G)to (Asus)son,

(Dm)one

(C)for

(F)all and (G7)all for (C)one.

O pen the gates and seize the day.

(O pen the gates and seize the day.) Don’t be a fraid and (Bb)don’t de (F)lay.

(Don’t be a fraid and don’t de lay.) (C)Noth ing can (Dm)break (C)us.

(Am)No one can (G)make (F)us give our (G7)rights a (C)way.

(Am)Neigh bor (G)to (F)neigh

bor,

fa ther (G)to (Asus)son,

(Dm)one (C)for

(F)all and (G)all for (C)one.

Seize The Day by Alan Menken — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Seize The Day” by Alan Menken 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 100 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 "Seize The Day" 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 "Seize The Day"?
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.