Shadow Of The Day

· by Linkin Park

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Lyrics

I close both (Bb5)locks be low the win (Ebsus2)dow.

I close both (Bb5)blinds and turn a way.

Some times so lu tions aren’t so sim ple.

Some times good bye’s the on ly way,

oh.

(Fsus)And the sun

will set for you,

(Fsus)the sun

will set for you.

(Fsus)And the shad ow of the day

will em brace the world in gray,

(Fsus)and the sun

will set for you.

In cards and (Bb5)flow ers on your win (Ebsus2)dow,

your friends all (Bb5)plead for you to stay.

Some times be gin nings aren’t so sim ple.

Some times good bye’s the on ly way,

oh.

(Fsus)And the sun

will set for you,

(Fsus)the sun

will set for you.

(Fsus)And the shad ow of the day

will em brace the world in gray,

(Fsus)and the sun

will set for you.

(Fsus)And the shad ow of the day

will em brace the world in gray,

and the sun

will set for you.

(Fsus)And the shad

Shadow Of The Day by Linkin Park — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shadow Of The Day” by Linkin Park 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 Eb 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 "Shadow Of 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 "Shadow Of 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.
How many chords does "Shadow Of The Day" use?: Just 7 chords: Bb, Bbpow, C, Cmin, Ebsus2, Fsus4, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Linkin Park songs work for kids?: Try "WAITING FOR THE END", "ONE MORE LIGHT", "ONE STEP CLOSER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.