Is "Strangers Like Me" 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 "Strangers Like Me"?

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 "Strangers Like Me" use?

Just 19 chords: A, Ab, Apow, B, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, Cm, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Phil Collins songs work for kids?

Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Strangers Like Me

· by Phil Collins

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Lyrics

What ev er you do, ture,

ev I’ll do it too.

makes Show me ev ’ry thing and (Ab)tell me (Gb)how.

It all (Db)means some thing this and yet noth ing to me.

side her?

Oh, I can see there’s so much to learn.

It’s (Eb)some oth er world far and yet so far.

I see my self as oth ers see me.

Oh, (Gb)I just know there’s some thing big ger out (Ab)there.

I wan (Db)na know,

can you (Ebm)show (Db)me?

I wan (Db)na know a bout these (Ab)stran gers (Gb)like me.

Tell me (Db)more,

please (Ebm)show (Db)me.

Some thing’s (Db)fa mil iar ’bout these (Ab)stran gers (Gb)like me.

What ev er ’ry ges ture,

ev ’ry move that she makes makes me feel ’ry like and (Ab)nev er (Gb)fore.

Why all (Db)I have thing this grow ing need to be be side her?

Oh, these e mo tions I nev er knew, of (Eb)some oth er world far be yond this place,

be yond the trees, a bove the clouds.

me.

Oh, (Gb)I see be me a thing new ho ri (Ab)zon.

I wan (Db)na know,

can you (Ebm)show (Db)me?

I wan (Db)na know a bout these (Ab)stran gers (Gb)like me.

Tell me (Db)more,

please (Ebm)show (Db)me.

Some thing’s (Db)fa mil iar ’bout these (Ab)stran gers (Gb)like me.

(Ab)stran gers (Gb)like me.

Come with (Gb)me now to see my (Fm)world,

where there’s (Ebm)beau ty be yond your (Fm)dreams.

Can you (Gb)feel the things I (Fb)feel

right (Ebm)now

with you?

Take my (Gb)hand.

There’s a (Ebm)world you (Db)need to know

I can’t ex (Cm)plain the way I (Bbm)feel.

Ev ’ry (Bbm7)thing I want ed’s here,

and my (Cm)heart is beat ing (Bbm)fast er.

Ev ’ry (Db)mo ment I’m (Cm)with him I (Bbm)feel so com (Ab)plete.

I (Db)can not de (Cm)ny what I’m (Eb)feel ing.

I wan (D)na know,

can you (Em)show (D)me?

I wan (D)na know a bout these (A)stran gers (G)like me.

Tell me (D)more,

please (Em)show (D)me.

Some thing’s (D)fa mil iar ’bout these (A)stran gers (G)like me.

I wan na know!

Strangers Like Me by Phil Collins — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Strangers Like Me” by Phil Collins 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 Gb 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 "Strangers Like Me" 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 "Strangers Like Me"?: 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 "Strangers Like Me" use?: Just 19 chords: A, Ab, Apow, B, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, Cm, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Phil Collins songs work for kids?: Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.