Shine

by Collective Soul

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Lyrics

(C)Love Give is me in a the wa word, ter, love give is me in a the air, sign, show me where to look, tell me will love be (Bb)there,

will love be there?

(C)Teach me how to speak, and teach me how to share, teach me where to go, tell me will love be (Bb)there,

will love be there?

Yeah.

(F#5)Yeah.

Yeah.

(Bb)Oh,

heav en let your (C)light shine down.

(Bb)Oh,

heav en let your (C)light shine down.

(Bb)Oh,

heav en let your (C)light shine down.

(Bb)Oh,

heav en let your (C)light shine down.

(C)Love Give is me in a the wa word, ter, love give is me in a the air, sign, show me where to look, tell me what will I (Bb)find,

what will I find?

(C)Lay me on the ground and fly me in the sky, show me where to look, tell me what will I (Bb)find,

what will I find?

Yeah.

(F#5)Yeah.

Yeah.

(Bb)Oh,

heav en let your (C)light shine down.

(Bb)Oh,

heav en let your (C)light shine down.

(Bb)Oh,

heav en let your (C)light shine down.

(Bb)Oh,

heav en let your (C)light shine down.

(C)light shine down.

I’m gon na (Bb)let it shine, I’m gon na (F)let it shine, (C)heav en’s lit tle light gon na shine on me.

I said (Bb)hey, yeah, (F)hey, yeah, (C)heav en’s lit tle light shine on me.

(Bb)(Shine,)

shine on me,

yeah.

(Bb)(Shine,)

come on and (C5)shine.

Shine by Collective Soul — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shine” by Collective Soul 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 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 "Shine" 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 "Shine"?
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.