Seven Years

by Norah Jones

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Lyrics

(C)Spin ning, laugh ing, danc (Am7)ing (C)to her fa (D7)v’rite song,

a (C)lit tle girl (E7)with noth ing wrong

is (F)all

a lone.

Eyes wide o pen, al ways hop ing for the sun,

and she’ll sing her song

to (Am7)an y one that comes

a long.

Fra gile as a leaf in au tumn,

just (C)fall in’ (C)to the ground

with (D7)out a sound.

(C)Crook ed lit (G)tle smile

(C)on her face

tells

a tale of grace

that’s (F)all

her own.

Fra gile as a leaf in au tumn,

just (C)fall in’ (Csus2)to the ground

with (D)out a sound.

(C)Spin ning, laugh ing, danc (Am7)ing (C)to her fa ’vrite song,

well she’s a (C)lit tle (E7)girl

with noth (Am7)ing wrong, and she’s (F)all

a lone.

A lit tle (E7)girl

with noth ing wrong,

and she’s (F)all

a lone.

Seven Years by Norah Jones — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Seven Years” by Norah Jones 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 "Seven Years" 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 Years"?
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.