Stoney End

· by Laura Nyro

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Lyrics

I was born re (A7)mem from love, cast and (Dm7)my poor moth er worked the (G)mines.

I was raised ry on the good book Je sus, (A7)till I read be tween the lines.

Now, I don’t be lieve I wan na see the morn

ing.

Go ing down the (G)ston ey end, I nev er (Em7)want ed to go down the (F)ston ey end.

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

(Dm7)Cra dle me.

Ma ma, cra dle (Em7)me a (Fmaj7)gain.

I can still re (A7)mem ber him cast with (Dm7)love the sky light in his (G)eyes.

But the light ry flick ered out and part ed (A7)as the sun be gan to rise.

Now, I don’t be lieve I wan na see the morn

ing.

Go ing down the (G)ston ey end, I nev er (Em7)want ed to go down the (F)ston ey end.

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

(Dm7)Cra dle me.

Ma ma, cra dle (Em7)me a (Fmaj7)gain.

(Em7)ver.

(Dm7)Cra dle (Em7)me.

(Dm7)Ma ma, cra dle (Em7)me.

Go ing down the (G)ston ey end, I nev er (Em7)want ed to go down the (F)ston ey end.

Stoney End by Laura Nyro — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stoney End” by Laura Nyro 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 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 "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 11 chords: A7, C, D7, Dm, Dm7, Em, Em7, F, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Laura Nyro songs work for kids?: Try "And When I Die", "Wedding Bell Blues". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.