Is "Shallow" 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 "Shallow"?

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 "Shallow" use?

Just 7 chords: A, Am, Bm, C, D, Em7, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper songs work for kids?

Try "MUSIC TO MY EYES", "Shallow (from A Star Is Born)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Shallow

· by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

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Lyrics

Tell me (D)some thing, (G)girl:

are you hap py in this (G)mod ern (D)world,

or do (D)you need (G)more?

Is there some thing that you’re (G)search ing (D)for?

(Em7)I’m

(D)fall (G)ing.

In all the good times I (G)find my self long ing

(D)for (G)change,

and in the bad times I (G)fear my (D)self.

Tell me (D)some thing, (G)boy:

aren’t you tired, py in this (G)fill that (D)void,

or do (D)you need (G)more?

Ain’t it hard keep ing it (G)so hard (D)core?

(Em7)I’m

(D)fall (G)ing.

In all the good times I (G)find my self long ing

(D)for (G)change,

and in the bad times I (G)fear my (D)self.

(G)fear my (D)self.

(Am)I’m off the deep end.

(D)Watch as I dive in: (G)I’ll nev er meet the ground.

(Am)Crash through the sur face, (D)where they can’t hurt us.

We’re (G)far from the shal low now.

In the (Am)shal, -al (D)shal, -al low,

in the (D)shal, shal, -al, (Em7)-al, -al low.

In the (Am)shal, -al, (D)shal, -al low,

we’re (G)far from the shal low now.

(Bm)Oh,

ah,

oh, ah,

ah.

(Am)I’m off the deep end.

(D)Watch as I dive in: (G)I’ll nev er meet the ground.

(Am)Crash through the sur face, (D)where they can’t hurt us.

We’re (G)far from the shal low now.

In the (Am)shal, -al (D)shal low,

in the (D)shal, shal, -al, (Em7)-al, -al low.

In the (Am)shal, -al, (D)shal low,

we’re (G)far from the shal low now.

Shallow by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shallow” by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper 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 G at 96 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to develop your left-hand independence — the walking bass pattern keeps your left hand moving stepwise between chord roots while your right hand holds longer melodic phrases, so start hands-separate until each feels automatic. At 96 BPM the tempo is forgiving, but watch the transition from G to D to Em7 to C: that progression moves quickly in the chorus and the Em7 shape can trip you up if you're not pre-positioning your fingers during the D chord. Also keep an eye on the A major chord — it's borrowed from outside the key of G, so it'll feel unexpected under your hand compared to the Am you play elsewhere. Use light sustain pedal through the verses to maintain that melancholic legato, but lift cleanly on each chord change so the walking bass doesn't blur. Loop the chorus at half-tempo until those four-chord turnarounds feel effortless. This is the song that'll really solidify your ability to manage a steady, independent bass line underneath an expressive melody — a skill you'll use in every ballad from here on out.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Shallow" 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 "Shallow"?: 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 "Shallow" use?: Just 7 chords: A, Am, Bm, C, D, Em7, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper songs work for kids?: Try "MUSIC TO MY EYES", "Shallow (from A Star Is Born)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.