Sleeping Satellite

by Tasmin Archer

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I blame you for the (Bb)moon lit sky

and the (Cm)dream that died

with the ea gles’ flight.

I blame you for the (Bb)moon lit nights

when I (Cm)won der: why

are the seas still dry?

Don’t blame this sleep ing (Eb)sat el lite.

Did we (Fm)fly to the moon too ad soon?

Did we (Eb)squan der the chance in the rush of the (Db)race?

The rea son we chase is the lost in this (Eb)ro mance.

And still we (Eb)try

to the (Db)jus ti fy the waste for a taste of man’s (Cm7)great est est ad ven ture, oh.

I blame you for the (Bb)moon lit sky

and the (Cm)dream that died

with the ea gles’ flight.

I blame you for the (Bb)moon lit nights

when I (Cm)won der: why

are the seas still dry?

Don’t blame this sleep ing (Eb)sat el lite.

Have we (Fm)lost what it takes too the vance?

Have we (Eb)peaked too the soon?

If the world is so (Db)green, then why does it scream un the der a this (Eb)blue moon?

We won der (Eb)why,

Like a (Db)earth ti sac ri ficed for the price of its (Cm7)great est of ad treas ure, oh.

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Sleeping Satellite by Tasmin Archer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sleeping Satellite” by Tasmin Archer 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 F at 87 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 "Sleeping Satellite" 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 "Sleeping Satellite"?
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 "Sleeping Satellite" use?
Just 9 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Cm7, Db, Dbmaj7, Eb, Fm, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.