The Humming

by Enya

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Lyrics

And all the (Em)light will (Am)be, will be;

and all the (Em)fu ture (Am)proph e cy.

And all the (Em)waves, the (F)sea, the sea;

and on the (G)road are (Am)you and me.

Mm hmm,

mm (Am)hmm,

hmm.

Mm hmm,

mm (Am)hmm,

hmm.

And all the (Em)winds are (Am)like a kiss,

and all the (Em)years are (Am)nem e sis,

and all the (Em)mo ments (F)fall in mist,

and all is (G)dust, re (Am)mem ber this.

Mm hmm,

mm (Am)hmm,

hmm.

Mm hmm,

mm (Am)hmm,

hmm.

Mm hmm,

mm (F)hmm,

hmm.

Mm hmm,

mm (Am)hmm,

hmm.

And (F)all the (C)light will (G)be, will be.

And (F)all the (C)waves, the (E)sea.

And (F)all the (C)waves, the (G)sea, the sea; and (F)all the (C)light will (E)be.

And all the (Em)dust will (Am)drift a way,

and all the (Em)nights and (Am)all the days;

and all the (Em)heav ens (F)go their way,

and on ly (G)change is (Am)here to stay.

Mm hmm,

mm (Am)hmm,

hmm.

Mm hmm,

mm (Am)hmm,

hmm.

Mm hmm,

mm (F)hmm,

hmm.

Mm hmm,

mm (Am)hmm,

hmm.

And (F)all the (C)light will (G)be, will be.

And (F)all the (C)waves, the (E)sea.

And (F)all the (C)waves, the (G)sea, the sea; and (F)all the (C)light will (E)be.

(E)be.

Mm hmm,

mm (Am)hmm.

The Humming by Enya — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Humming by Enya 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 90 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 Humming" 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 Humming"?
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.