The Apology Song

by Gustavo Santaolalla

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Lyrics

(Gm)To rro, I am hum bled, for to night I un der (D7)stand:

your (Gm)roy al blood was (F)nev er meant to (Eb)dec o rate this (D7)sand.

You’ve (Eb)suf fered great in (D7)jus tice; so have (Eb)thou sands be fore (D7)you.

I (Gm)of fer an a (F)pol o gy, and (Eb)one long (D7)o ver (Gm)due.

I am sor ry.

(To rro, To rro, I am sor ry.)

Hear my (Bb)song;

I know I sing the truth.

Al though (Eb)you were bred to fight,

I’ll reach for (D7)kind ness in your heart to night.

And if (Cm)you can for give, and if (Gm)you can for give,

(D7)love can tru ly (Gm)live.

And if (Cm)you can for give, and if (Gm)you can for give,

(D7)love can tru ly (Gm)live.

(Gm)To rro, I am fright ened, but I’ll use my fi nal (D7)breath

to (Gm)tell you that I’m (F)sor ry; let us (Eb)end this dance of (D7)death.

Two (Eb)cen tu ries of (D7)ag o ny that (Eb)to your heart we (D7)sent.

Here and (Gm)now with my own (F)men,

this (Eb)sense less (D7)kill ing (Gm)ends.

I am (Gm)live.

And if (Cm)you can for give, and if (Gm)you can for give,

(D7)love,

(D7)love (C)can (F#dim)tru (D)ly (Gm)live.

The Apology Song by Gustavo Santaolalla — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Apology Song” by Gustavo Santaolalla 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 80 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 "The Apology Song" 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 "The Apology Song"?
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.