Since I Don't Have You

by The Skyliners

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Lyrics

(Eb)I

(Cm7)don’t have plans and schemes

and (Eb)I

(Cm7)don’t have hopes and dreams.

(Eb)I

(Cm)don’t have

an y thing

(Fm7)since

I don’t

have (Bb7)you.

(Eb)I

(Cm7)don’t have fond de sires

and (Eb)I

(Cm7)don’t have hap py hours.

(Eb)I

(Cm)don’t have

an y thing

(F)since

I (Bb7)don’t

have (Eb)you.

I

don’t have (Eb)hap pi ness

(Cm7)and I guess

I nev er will ev er a (Eb)gain.

When you walked out on me

in walked the mis er y,

(Fm7)and he’s been here

since (Bb7)then.

Now (Eb)I

(Cm7)don’t have much to share,

and (Eb)I

(Cm7)don’t have one to care.

(Eb)I

(Cm)don’t have

an y thing

(Fm7)since

I (Bb7)don’t

have (Eb)you.

(Eb)I

(Cm7)don’t have plans and schemes

and (Eb)I

(Cm7)don’t have hopes and dreams.

(Eb)I

(Cm)don’t have

an y thing

(Fm7)since

I don’t

have (Bb7)you.

(Eb)I

(Cm7)don’t have fond de sires

and (Eb)I

(Cm7)don’t have hap py hours.

(Eb)I

(Cm)don’t have

an y thing

(F)since

I (Bb7)don’t

have (Eb)you.

I

don’t have (Eb)hap pi ness

(Cm7)and I guess

I nev er will ev er a (Eb)gain.

When you walked out on me

in walked the mis er y,

(Fm7)and he’s been here

since (Bb7)then.

Now (Eb)I

(Cm7)don’t have much to share,

and (Eb)I

(Cm7)don’t have one to care.

(Eb)I

(Cm)don’t have

an y thing

(Fm7)since

I (Bb7)don’t

have (Eb)you.

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Since I Don't Have You by The Skyliners — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Since I Don't Have You” by The Skyliners 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 Ab at 64 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 "Since I Don't Have You" 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 "Since I Don't Have You"?
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.