Solitaire

by Clay Aiken

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Lyrics

There was

a man,

a lone

ly man,

who lost his love

through his in (Dsus)dif

fer (D)ence.

A heart

that cared,

that went

un shared

un til

it died

in his (G)si

lence.

And (D)sol i taire’s the on ly game in town.

And (Bm7)ev ’ry road that takes him, takes him down.

And (Em)by him self it’s eas y to pre (A)tend

he’ll nev er (G)love

a (D)gain.

And, (D)keep ing to him self he plays the game.

With (Bm7)out her love it al ways ends

the same.

While (G)life goes on a round him ev ’ry where

he’s play ing (G)sol

i (D)taire.

An oth

er day,

a lone

ly day.

So much to say

that goes (Dsus)un spok

(D)en.

And through the night,

his sleep

less nights,

his eyes

are closed.

His heart is (Dsus)brok

en.

And

A lit

tle home

goes up in smoke.

Just how

it goes,

goes with out (Dsus)say

ing.

(CN.C.)Sol i taire.

And (F#m)by him self it’s eas y to pre (B)tend

he’ll nev er (Esus)love

a (E)gain.

Oh,

(E)keep ing to him self

he plays the game.

With (C#m7)out a love it al ways ends the same.

While (F#m)life goes on a round him ev ’ry (B)where

he’s play ing (Esus)sol

i (E)taire.

Sol

i taire,

sol

i taire.

Sol

i taire,

sol

i taire.

Solitaire by Clay Aiken — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Solitaire” by Clay Aiken 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 D at 72 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 "Solitaire" 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 "Solitaire"?
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.