Sigh No More

· by Mumford & Sons

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Lyrics

(C)Serve God, (G)love me and mend.

This is (G)not the (C)end.

Live un (G)bruised, we are friends.

And I’m (Am7)sor

(C)ry.

I’m (Am7)sor

(C)ry.

(C)Sigh no (G)more, no (C)more.

One foot in (G)sea, one on shore.

My heart was (G)nev er (C)pure.

You (Am7)know

(C)me.

You (Am7)know

(C)me.

And (Am)man is a (F)gid dy thing.

Oh, (Am)man is a (F)gid dy thing.

Oh, (Am)man is a (F)gid dy thing.

Oh, (Am)man is a (F)gid dy thing.

(G)Love, it will not be (C)tray you, dis may or en (G)slave you.

It will (Am)set (G)you (F)free.

Be more like the man as you were made (F6)to (C)be.

(G)There is a de sign, (C)tray and a lign ment to (G)cry, you.

of my (Am)heart (G)to (F)see the beau ty of love as it was made (F6)to (C)be.

(F6)to (C)be.

(G)Love, it will not be (C)tray you, dis may or en (G)slave you.

It will (Am7)set (G6)you (F)free.

Be more like the man as you were made (G)to (C)be.

(G)There is a de sign, (C)tray and a lign ment to (G)cry, you.

of my (Am7)heart (G6)to (F)see the beau ty of love as it was made (G)to (C)be.

(G)to (C)be.

(G)to (C)be.

Sigh No More by Mumford & Sons — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sigh No More” by Mumford & Sons 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 152 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 "Sigh No More" 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 "Sigh No More"?: 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 "Sigh No More" use?: Just 8 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cpow, F, F6, G, G6. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mumford & Sons songs work for kids?: Try "BELIEVE", "DUST BOWL DANCE", "THE CAVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.