Is "Show Me The Way" 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 "Show Me The Way"?

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.

Show Me The Way

· by Styx

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Lyrics

(F)Ev ’ry (Gm)night I (C)say a (F)prayer

in the (Dm)hopes that (Bb)there’s a (Csus)heav en.

But (F)ev ’ry (Gm)day I’m (C)more con (F)fused

as the (Dm)saints turn (Bb)in to (Csus)sin ners.

(C)All the (Dm)he roes and (Dm)leg ends I (Dm7)knew as a (Dm6)child have (Bb)fall en to (F)id ols of (Csus)clay.

And I (F)feel this (Gm)emp ty (C)place in (Dm)side.

So a (Bb)fraid that I’ve lost my (Csus)faith.

(C)Show me the (F)way.

Show me the (F)way.

Take me to (F)night to the (C)riv er and (Dm)wash my il (C)lu sions a (Gm)way.

Please (C)show me the (F)way.

And (F)as I (Gm)slow ly (C)drift to (F)sleep, for a (Dm)mo ment, (Bb)dreams are (Csus)sa cred.

I (F)close my (Gm)eyes and (C)know there’s (F)peace in a (Dm)world so (Bb)filled with (Csus)ha tred

that I (Dm)wake up each (Dm)morn ing and (Dm7)turn on the news to (Bb)find we’ve (F)so far to go.

And I (F)keep on (Gm)hop ing (C)for a (Dm)sign so a (Bb)fraid I just won’t (Csus)know.

(C)Show me the

And if I see a light should I be lieve?

Tell me (Dm)how will I (Gm)know?

(C)Show me the (F)way.

Show me the (F)way.

Take me to (F)night to the (C)riv er and (Dm)wash my il (C)lu sions a (Gm)way.

(C)Show me the (F)way.

Show me the (F)way.

Give me the (F)strength and the (C)cour age to be (Dm)lieve that I’ll (C)get there some (Gm)day.

And please show me the (F)way.

(F)Ev ’ry (Gm)night I (C)say a (F)prayer

in the (Dm)hopes that (Bb)there’s a (Csus)heav en.

Show Me The Way by Styx — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Show Me The Way” by Styx 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 Bb at 84 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Show Me The Way" 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 "Show Me The Way"?: 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.