Seven Year Ache

by Rosanne Cash

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(C)You act like you were just born to night, face (Am)down in a mem o ry but feel in’ all right.

So (G)who does your past be long to to day, ba by?

(Am)You don’t say noth ing when you’re feel in’ this way.

The (C)girls in the bars think in’ who is this guy?

But (Am)they don’t think noth in’ when they’re tell in’ you (G)lies.

You look so care less when they’re shoot in’ that bull.

Don’t you know (Am)heart aches are he roes when their pock ets are full.

You (F)tell me you’re try in’ to cure a (Em)sev en year ache.

(Am)See what else your old (F)heart can take.

The boys say, “When is he gon na (Dm)give us some room,” the (Am)girls say, “God, I hope he (G)comes back soon.”

(C)Ev ’ry bod y’s talk in’ but you don’t hear a thing.

You’re (Am)still up town on your down hill swing.

The (G)boul e vard’s emp ty, why don’t you come a round ba by?

(Am)What is so great a bout (G)sleep in’ down town?

There’s (C)plen ty of dives to be some one you’re not.

Just say you’re (Am)look in’ for some thin’ you might have for got.

(G)Don’t both er call in’ to say you’re leav in’ a lone ’cause there’s a (Am)fool on ev ’ry cor ner when you’re (G)try’n’ to get home.

Just (F)tell ’em you’re try in’ to cure a (Em)sev en year ache.

(Am)See what else your old (F)heart can take.

The boys say, “When is he gon na (Dm)give us (Em)some room,” the (Am)girls say, “God, I hope he (G)comes back soon.” (F)Tell me you’re try in’ to cure a (Em)sev en year ache.

(Am)See what else your old (F)heart can take.

The boys say, “When is he gon na (Dm)give us (Em)some room,” the (Am)girls say, “God, I hope he (G)comes back soon.”

Seven Year Ache by Rosanne Cash — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Seven Year Ache by Rosanne Cash 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 comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Seven Year Ache" 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 "Seven Year Ache"?
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.