She

· by Elvis Costello

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Lyrics

(Db)She may be the face I can’t for (E)get, a trace of plea sure or re (Gb)gret, may be the trea sure or the (Db)price I have to (Bb7)pay,

(Ebm)she may be the song that sum mer (Ab)sing, may be the chill that au tumn (Db9)brings, may be a hun dred diff ’rent (Gb)things with in the (Ab7sus4)mea sure of (Ab7)a (Db)day.

(Db)She may be the beau ty or the (E)beast, may be the fa mine or the (Gb)feast, may turn each day in to a (Db)hea ven or dy (Bb7)hell.

(Ebm)She may be the mir ror of my (Ab)dreams a smile re flect ed in a (Db)stream, she may not be what she may (Ab7)seem, be the mea in ning side of my life her is (Db)shell.

(Db)She may be the rea son I sur (E)vive the why and where fore I’m a (Gb)live the one I’ll care for in the (Db)rough and rea dy (Bb7)years

(Ebm)Me, I’ll take her laugh ter and her (Ab)tears and make them all my sou ven (Db)eirs for where she goes I’ve got to (Ab7)seem, be the mea in ning side of my life her is (Db)shell.

(A)She who al ways seems so hap py in a (E)crowd, whose eyes can be so pri vate and so (D)proud, no one’s al lowed to see them when they cry.

(F#m)She may be the (B)love that can not hope to (E)last, may come to (C#)me from sha dows of the (Eb)past that I’ll re (Eb7)mem ber till the day

I (Ab7)die.

She,

(Db)she,

(Db)she.

She by Elvis Costello — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “She” by Elvis Costello 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 Gb at 75 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 "She" 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 "She"?: 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 "She" use?: Just 17 chords: A, Ab, Ab7, Abdim, B, Bb7, C#, D, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Elvis Costello songs work for kids?: Try "EVERYDAY I WRITE THE BOOK", "ALISON", "PEACE, LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.