Soul Meets Body

· by Death Cab For Cutie

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Lyrics

I want to live

where (F)soul meets bod y

and let the sun

wrap it’s arms

a round me.

And bathe my skin in wat er cool

and cleans ing and feel,

feel what it’s like to be new.

’Cause in my head

there’s a Grey

hound sta tion

where I send my thoughts

to far off des ti na tions so (Dm)they may have a chance

of find in’ a place where they’re far more suit ed than here.

(Dm7)Ba, da, (F)ba, da, ba, (C)ba, da ba, da, ba, ba, (F)ba, da, ba, (C)ba, ba, da, ba, ba, ba, (Bb6)da, ba, (C)ba, da, ba, da, ba.

I can not guess

what we’ll dis cov er.

We turn the dirt with our palms cupped like shov els but I (Dm)know our filth y hands

can wash one an oth er’s and not one speck will re main.

(Dm7)I do (F)be lieve it’s (C)true that there are roads left in both of our (C)shoes but if the si lence takes (Bb6)you then I (C)hope it takes me too.

So (Dm7)brown eyes (F)I hold you (C)near ’cause you’re the on ly song (F)I want to (C)hear.

A mel o dy soft ly (Bb6)soar ing through my at mos phere.

Where (Dm)soul meets bod y.

Where (Dm)soul meets bod y.

Where the (C)soul meets bod y.

And A mel o dy soft ly (F6)soar ing through my (F6)at mos phere.

A (F6)mel o dy soft ly (F6)soar ing through my (F6)at mos phere.

A (F6)mel o dy soft ly (F6)soar ing through my (F6)at mos phere.

Soul Meets Body by Death Cab For Cutie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Soul Meets Body” by Death Cab For Cutie 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 125 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 "Soul Meets Body" 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 "Soul Meets Body"?: 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 "Soul Meets Body" use?: Just 12 chords: Bb6, Bbpow, C, Cpow, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, Dm9, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Death Cab For Cutie songs work for kids?: Try "I WILL FOLLOW YOU INTO THE DARK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.