Shambala

by Three Dog Night

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Lyrics

Wash a way (E)my trou bles, wash a way my pain eyes with the (E)rain in Sham ba la.

Wash a way (D)my sor row, wash ’ry a (A)way my shame with the (E)road in Sham ba la.

Ah ooh

yeah.

Yeah yeah yeah yeah (A)yeah.

Ah ooh

yeah.

Yeah yeah yeah yeah (A)yeah.

Ev ’ry one (E)is help ful, ev ’ry one is kind eyes on the (E)road to Sham ba la.

Ev ’ry one (D)is luck y, ev the one (A)is so kind on the (E)road to Sham ba la.

Ah ooh

yeah.

Yeah yeah yeah yeah (A)yeah.

Ah ooh

yeah.

Yeah yeah yeah yeah (A)yeah.

Ev ’ry one

How does your light shine in the halls of Sham ba la?

How does your light shine in the halls of Sham ba la?

I can tell

Tell me how

does your light shine in the halls of Sham ba la?

Tell me how.

How does your light shine in the halls of Sham ba la?

Ah ooh

yeah.

Yeah yeah yeah yeah (A)yeah.

Ah ooh

yeah.

On the road to Sham ba (A)la.

Ah ooh

yeah.

Yeah yeah yeah yeah (A)yeah.

Ah ooh

yeah.

On the road to Sham ba (A)la.

Ah ooh

Shambala by Three Dog Night — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shambala” by Three Dog Night 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 A at 120 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 "Shambala" 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 "Shambala"?
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 "Shambala" use?
Just 7 chords: A, Apow, D, D9, Dpow, E, Epow. Take it one section at a time.
What other Three Dog Night songs work for kids?
Try "ELI'S COMIN'", "BLACK AND WHITE", "MAMA TOLD ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.