Teach Your Children

· by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

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Lyrics

(D)You

who are on the road

must have a code

that you can (A)live by,

and (D)so

be come your (G7)self,

be cause the past

is just a good bye.

(D)Teach

your chil dren (G7)well;

their fa ther’s (D)hell

did slow ly go by.

And (D)feed

then on your (G7)dreams,

the one they (D)pick’s

the one you’ll know by.

Don’t you ev er ask them (G)why; if they told you, you would (D)cry, so just look at them and (Bm)sigh

and know they (D)love you.

And (D)(Can you you hear of and ten der years (G)do you care?

can’t know the (D)Do fears you see, that your you el ders grew (A)must by.

be free And so to please (D)teach help your chil them with dren?

your (G7)You’ll be youth.

lieve They seek they’ll the (D)make truth a world be fore that they can (A)we die.

can live in.) (D)love you.

Teach Your Children by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Teach Your Children” by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young 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 D at 160 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 "Teach Your Children" 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 "Teach Your Children"?: 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 "Teach Your Children" use?: Just 6 chords: A, Apow, Bm, D, G, G7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young songs work for kids?: Try "WOODEN SHIPS", "OUR HOUSE", "Our House". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.