Sunshine On Leith

by The Proclaimers

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(Bb)My heart

was bro ken,

my heart

was bro ken.

Sor row,

sor row,

sor row,

(Bb)sor row.

(Eb)My heart

was bro ken,

(C)my heart

was bro ken.

You (F)saw it,

you claimed it,

you (F)touched it,

you saved it.

(Bb)My tears

are dry ing,

my tears

are dry ing.

Thank you,

thank you,

thank you,

(Bb)thank you.

(Eb)My tears

are dry ing,

(C)my tears

are dry ing.

Your (F)beau ty

and kind ness

made (F)tears clear

my blind ness.

While I’m (F)worth

my (Bb)room on

this (Eb)earth,

I will (F)be

with (Bb)you.

While the (F)chief,

puts (Bb)sun shine

on (Eb)Leith,

I’ll thank him

for his work,

and (F)your birth,

and my birth.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

While I’m (F)worth

my (Bb)room on

this (Eb)earth,

I will (F)be

with (Bb)you.

While the (F)chief,

puts (Bb)sun shine

on (Eb)Leith,

I’ll thank him

for his work,

and (F)your birth,

and my birth.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Sunshine On Leith by The Proclaimers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sunshine On Leith” by The Proclaimers 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 Eb at 78 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 "Sunshine On Leith" 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 "Sunshine On Leith"?
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.
What other The Proclaimers songs work for kids?
Try "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)", "I'm On My Way", "Sunshine On Leith". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.