Tapestry

by Carole King

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My (F)life has been a (C7sus)tap es try of (F)rich and roy al (C7sus)hue,

(Bb)an (F)ev er last ing (C7sus)vi sion

(Bb)of the (F)ev er (Bb6)chang ing (F)view,

a (Gm7)won drous wov en (C)mag ic

in (Gm7)bits of blue and gold,

a (Bb)tap es try to (Am7)feel and see, im pos si ble to hold.

(Fmaj7)Once, a mid the soft, (C7sus)tap es sil ver (Fmaj7)sad ness in the road, sky,

there (Fmaj7)came a man on of for riv er tune, and a turned (Bb)drift in er pass a ing toad.

(F)by.

He (Gm7)wore a torn and (C)tat tered cloth in to a (Gm7)round his leath ered hide,

and a (Bbmaj7)coat

of man y (Am7)col ors, fer, yel low I (Gm7)green n’t on ei ther side.

He (Ab)moved with some un (Db)cer tain ty, as (Eb)if he did n’t (Db)know

(Ab)just what he was there for,

or (Eb)where he (Db)ought to go.

(C)Once he reached for (G)some thing

gold en, (F)hang ing from a tree,

and his (C)hand

came down (C)emp

(Bbmaj7)ty.

(C)well.

(F#)As I watch in (B)sor row,

there (F#)sud den ly ap peared

a (F#)fig ure, grey and (B)ghost ly, be neath a (B)flow ing beard.

In (G#m7)times of deep est dark

ness, I’ve (G#m7)seen him dressed in (C#)black.

Now my (Bmaj7)tap es try’s un (Bbm7)rav el ing; he’s (G#m7)come to take me (C#)back.

He’s (G#m7)come to take me (C#)back.

Tapestry by Carole King — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tapestry” by Carole King 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 Bb at 90 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 "Tapestry" 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 "Tapestry"?
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 "Tapestry" use?
Just 21 chords: Ab, Am7, B, Bb, Bb6, Bbm7, Bbmaj7, Bmaj7, +13 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Carole King songs work for kids?
Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE", "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.