Skyline Pigeon

by Elton John

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Lyrics

Turn me loose

from your hands.

Let me fly

to dis tant (Eb)lands,

o ver green fields,

trees and (Ab)moun tains,

(Eb)flow ers

and for est foun tains.

(Ab)Home a long the lanes of the (Eb)sky way,

for this dark

and lone ly room

pro jects a shad

ow cast in (Eb)gloom.

And my eyes are (F)mir rors

of the world out side,

think ing of the way (Bb)that the wind can (Eb)turn the tide.

And these (Ab)shad ows turn from (Bb)pur ple in to gray

for just this sky line pi geon dream ing of the o pen, (Eb)wait ing for the day that he can (Ab)spread his (Ab)wings and (Bb)fly a way a gain.

Fly a (Cm)way,

(D)sky line (D)pi geon, fly

to wards the dreams you left so (Bb)ver y far be (Eb)hind.

Fly a (Cm)way,

(D)sky line pi geon, fly

to wards the dreams you left so (Bb)ver y far be (Eb)hind.

Let me wake up in the morn ing to the (Bb)smell of new mown hay, to laugh and cry, to live and die in the bright ness of my day.

I wan na (F)hear the peal ing bells of dis tant church es sing,

but most of all, please free me from this ach ing (Eb)met al ring.

And you’ve left so (Eb)ver y, so ver

y far

be (Eb)hind.

Skyline Pigeon by Elton John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Skyline Pigeon” by Elton John 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 68 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 "Skyline Pigeon" 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 "Skyline Pigeon"?
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 "Skyline Pigeon" use?
Just 9 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Cm, D, Eb, F, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Elton John songs work for kids?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.