Stoney End

· by Barbra Streisand

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Lyrics

I was born from love, ber him and my poor (Dm)moth er worked the (G)mines.

I was (C)raised ry on the Good Book Je sus

till I (Em7)read be tween the (A7)lines.

Now I (Dm)don’t be lieve I (F)want to see the (F6)morn

(G)ing.

Go ing down the (G)ston ey (F)end.

I nev er (Em)want ed to (Dm)go down the (F6)ston ey end.

Ma ma, let me (G)start all (F)o (Em)ver.

Cra dle (Em)me, ma ma, cra dle (Em)me a gain.

I can still re mem cast, him and ’cause with (Dm)love light in his (G)eyes.

But the (C)light ry flick ered out and part ed

as the (Em7)sun be gan to (A7)rise.

Now I (Dm)don’t be lieve I (F)want to see the (F6)morn

(G)ing.

Go ing down the (G)ston ey (F)end.

I nev er (Em)want ed to (Dm)go down the (F6)ston ey end.

Ma ma, let me (G)start all (F)o (Em)ver.

Cra dle (Em)me, ma ma, cra dle (Em)me a gain.

ver.

(Dm)Cra dle me, ma (D)ma,

cra dle (Dm9)me a (Fmaj7)gain.

(C)Go ing down the (G)ston ey (Fmaj7)end.

I nev er (Em)want ed to (Dm7)go, I nev er (F6)want ed to (C)go.

(C)Go ing down the (G)ston ey (Fmaj7)end.

I nev er (Em)want ed to (Dm7)go, I nev er (F6)want ed to (C)go.

Stoney End by Barbra Streisand — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stoney End” by Barbra Streisand 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 C at 120 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 "Stoney End" 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 "Stoney End"?: 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 "Stoney End" use?: Just 15 chords: A, A7, C, D, D7, Dm, Dm7, Dm9, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Barbra Streisand songs work for kids?: Try "ORDINARY MIRACLES", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "My Man (Mon Homme)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.