Superman (It's Not Easy)

by Five For Fighting

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Lyrics

(C)I can’t stand to fly.

(Am)I’m not that na ive.

(C)I’m just out to find

’bout the (Am)bet ter part of me.

I’m more than a bird.

I’m more than a plane.

I’m more than some pret ty face be side (F)a train.

And it’s not eas y

to be

(F)me.

I (C)wish that I could cry.

(Am)Fall up on my knees.

(C)Find a way to lie

’bout a (Am)home I’ll nev er see.

It may sound ab surd,

but don’t be na ive.

I’m more E ven he roes have the right (F)a train.

And it’s not eas y

to be

(F)me.

I (F)to bleed.

I may be dis turbed,

but won’t you con cede

e ven he roes have the right (F)to dream?

And it’s not eas y

to be

(F)me.

(Am)Up, up and a way, a way from me.

Well, it’s all right,

you can all sleep sound to night.

I’m not cra zy

or an y (G)thing.

(C)I can’t stand to fly.

(Am)I’m not that na ive.

(C)Men weren’t meant to ride

with clouds be tween their knees.

I’m on ly a man

in a sil ly red (G)sheet, dig ging for kryp ton ite on this one way street.

On ly a man in a fun ny red (G)sheet, look ing for spe cial things in side (F)of me, in side of me,

in side of me.

Yeah, in side of me,

in side

of me.

I’m on ly a man

in a fun ny red (G)sheet.

I’m on ly a man look ing for a dream.

I’m on ly a man in a fun ny red (G)sheet and it’s not eas y,

(F)ooh, ooh, ooh.

It’s not eas y

(G)to be

(C)me.

Superman (It's Not Easy) by Five For Fighting — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Superman (It's Not Easy)” by Five For Fighting 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 100 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 "Superman (It's Not Easy)" 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 "Superman (It's Not Easy)"?
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.