The Last Song

by Elton John

🎹 Loading song
Preparing player…
1
—
Play in Full ModesMore Songs for Kids

Lyrics

Yes ter day,

you came to (Am)lift me up,

as (F)light as straw and brit tle as a bird.

To (Dm)day, I weigh less

than a (Am)shad ow on the wall, just one more (G)whis per

of a voice un heard.

To (C)mor row,

leave er the (Am)win dows o pen.

As (F)fear den grows, please hold me in your (C)arms.

Won’t you help me, if you can,

to (Am)shake that were this an ger?

ken.

I need your (G)gen tle hands ing

to keep me calm.

’Cause I (C)nev er thought I’d lose.

I (G)on ly thought I’d win.

I (Am)nev er dreamed I’d feel this (Em)fire be neath my skin.

I can’t be lieve you (F)love me.

I nev er thought you’d (C)come.

I guess I mis judged (C)love

be tween a (F)fa ther (G)and his son.

(C)Things we

nev er said (Am)come to geth er, the (F)hid den truth no long er haunt ing (C)me.

Won’t To night, me, if we touched

on (Am)things that were nev er spo ken.

That kind of (G)un der stand ing

to sets me free.

’Cause I (C)nev er thought I’d lose.

I (G)on ly thought I’d win.

I (Am)nev er dreamed I’d feel this (Em)fire be neath my skin.

I can’t be lieve you (F)love me.

I nev er thought you’d (C)come.

I guess I mis judged (C)love

be tween a (F)fa ther (G)and his son.

(F)fa ther (Gsus)and (G)his (C)son.

The Last Song by Elton John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Last Song” by Elton John 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 Last 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 Last 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.
What other Elton John songs work for kids?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.