Since U Been Gone

by Kelly Clarkson

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Lyrics

Here’s the thing: we start ed out (Am)friends.

It was cool, but it was all pre tend.

Yeah, yeah,

(Am)since u been (E5)gone.

You ded i cat ed, you took the time.

Was n’t long ’til I called you (F)mine.

Yeah, yeah,

(Am)since u been (E5)gone.

(F)And all you ev er (G)hear me say is (Am)how I pic (E5)tured me with you.

(F5)That’s all you’d ev er (G)hear me say.

But since u been gone,

I can breathe for the (C)first (G)time.

I’m so mov ing (Am)on, (C6)yeah, (G)yeah.

Thanks to you, (Thanks to you, now I get now I get...) what I want,

since u been gone.

How can I put it?

You put me on.

I e ven fell for that stu pid (F)love song.

Yeah, yeah,

(Am)since u been (E5)gone.

How come (F)I’d nev er (G)hear you say,

(Am)“I just wan (E5)na be with you”?

(F5)But guess who nev er (G)felt that way.

But since u been gone,

I can breathe for the (C)first (G)time.

I’m so mov ing (Am)on, (C6)yeah, (G)yeah.

Thanks to you, to you, now I get now I get...

what I want.

Since u been gone.

You had your chance, you blew it.

Out of sight, (G6)out of mind.

Shut your mouth, I just can’t take it.

A gain and a gain and a gain and a gain and a gain and a gain.

Since u been gone.

Since u been gone.

Since u been gone.

Since u been gone.

Since u been gone.

Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson 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 G at 132 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 "Since U Been Gone" 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 U Been Gone"?
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.