Syndicate

· by The Fray

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Lyrics

(Fsus2)Half way a round the world of lies the one thing that you want,

is (Dm11)bur ied in the ground

and (F)hun dreds of (Am7)miles (C)down.

The (Fsus2)first thing that a ris es in your mind when you a wake

is (Dm7)bend ing you ’til you break.

Let me hold you now.

(F)Ba by, close your eyes.

Don’t o pen ’til the morn ing light.

(F)Ba by, don’t for get

we have n’t lost it all

(Am7)yet.

(Fsus2)Don’t know a what you’re made of ’til the one thing that you want

is (Dm11)com ing with the dawn

and (F)sud den ly (Am7)chang (C)es.

The (Fsus2)Mon day syn di cate meets ev ’ry one the same, a wake

is (Dm7)all we’ve lost to the flame.

Lis ten to me now.

(F)Ba by, close your eyes.

Don’t o pen ’til the morn ing light.

(F)Don’t ev er for get

we have n’t lost it all

(Am7)yet.

n’t lost it all

yet.

(F)All we know for sure

is all

that we are fight

ing for.

(F)Ba by, don’t for get

we have

n’t lost it all

(Am7)yet.

(Am7)Some day when this is o ver,

(Am7)we may still have no an swer.

(Am7)For now, it’s when I hold her.

(Gsus)We (G)are (Am7)clos er.

(F6)We are (C)clos er.

(G)We are (Fsus2)clos er.

We are (Dm7)clos er.

(F)yet.

(G)We are (F)clos er.

(G)We are (F)clos er.

Ah, (G)we are (F)clos er.

(G)We are (Am7)clos er.

Syndicate by The Fray — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Syndicate” by The Fray 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 A at 160 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 "Syndicate" 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 "Syndicate"?: 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 "Syndicate" use?: Just 12 chords: Am, Am7, C, Csus2, Dm7, Dmin, Em7, F, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Fray songs work for kids?: Try "HAPPINESS", "HEARTBEAT", "FALL AWAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.