Song Of The Sabia (Sabia)

by Antonio Carlos Jobim

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Lyrics

(F6)I’ll

(Fdim7)go (Gm7)back.

I know (Gdim7)now that (F6)I’ll (Abdim)go

(Gm7)back, that my (A)place is (Dm)there and

(Am)there it will (Bmaj7)al ways (Bbmaj7)be,

there where (A7)I can (Dm)hear (Dm7)the (Bdim7)song of the (Bbdim7)Sa bi (Dm7)á.

(F6)I’ll

(Fdim7)go (Gm7)back.

I know (Gdim7)now that (Ab)I’ll

(Bdim)go (Bbm7)back.

I will (Eb7)lie in the (G#m)shad ow (D#m)of a (Fm7)palm that’s no (Bb7)long er (Ebm7)there,

and pick a (Ebm7)flow’r

that does n’t (C#m)grow.

And may be (C#m7)some one’s (F#sus)love will (D#7)speed the (G#m)night,

(G#m)the (Bm)lone ly, un (Bm7)want (E7)ed (Cm6)night, that may (Am7)bring (D7)me (Bbm6)to

(Gm7)the (Bbm6)new

(C)day.

(F6)I’ll

(Fdim7)go

(Gm7)back.

I know (Gdim7)now that (Fm)I’ll

(Fm7)go

(Bbm7)back.

They were (Eb9)not in (Abmaj9)vain, all the (Ab9)plans I (Dbmaj9)made to de (Bbm7)ceive my (Fm7)self, all the (Ab7)roads I (Dbmaj7)made just to (Bbm7)lose my (Fm)self, all the (Bbm7)love I (Fm7)made to for (Bbm7)get my (Fm)self, all mis (Bbm7)takes I (Fm7)made just to (Bbm7)find my (Fm)self.

(Dm7)á,

of the (Bbdim7)Sa bi (Dm)á.

Song Of The Sabia (Sabia) by Antonio Carlos Jobim — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Song Of The Sabia (Sabia)” by Antonio Carlos Jobim 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 100 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 "Song Of The Sabia (Sabia)" 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 "Song Of The Sabia (Sabia)"?
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.