The Day You Went Away

by Wendy Matthews

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(E)Hey,

does it ev er make you won der what’s on my mind?

(E)I,

I was on ly ev er run ning back to your

side.

I nev er cried,

I just watched my life go by,

it’s just a pack of lies,

’cause you’re leav ing me be hind.

(E)Why,

af ter this long, is there noth ing I’ll keep?

Oh, I can shout,

you’ll pre tend you’re fall ing a

sleep.

I live a lie, yeah, in be liev ing that you’re mine.

It’s just a waste of time,

’cause you’re leav ing me be hind.

(E)Hey, there’s not a cloud in the sky,

it’s as blue as your good bye, and I thought that it would rain

on a (B)day like to day.

(E)Hey, there’s not a cloud

in sight,

it’s as blue as your blue good (B)bye, and I thought that it would rain

the (B)day you went a way.

(E)Hey,

does it ev er make you won der what’s on my mind?

I was on ly ev er run ning back to your side.

(E)Hey, there’s not a cloud in the sky,

it’s as blue as your good bye, and I thought that it would rain

on a (B)day like to day.

(E)Hey, there’s not a cloud

in sight,

it’s as blue as your blue good (B)bye, and I thought that it would rain

the (B)day you went a way.

He’s on the bus (B)es

and the ae (C#m7)ro planes

with some gro c’ries and a sleep (B)ing bag.

The Day You Went Away by Wendy Matthews — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Day You Went Away by Wendy Matthews 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 E at 104 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 Day You Went Away" 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 Day You Went Away"?
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.