The Maker

· by Dave Matthews Band

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Lyrics

(Dm)Oh,

oh, deep (F)wa ter,

(Dm)black

and cold (C)like the (F)night.

I (Bb)stand with arms wide o pen,

I’ve (F)run a twist ed mile.

I’m a stran ger

in the (C)eyes

of the Mak er.

I (Dm)could not see

for the (C)seen fog in my (F)eyes.

ters

And I (Dm)could not feel

for the (C)feel in my (F)life.

From a (Bb)cross the great di vide,

in the dis tance I ver saw a light.

den,

Jean Bap tiste

walk ing (C)to me

with the Mak er.

So my (Dm)bod y

is bent and bro ken

by long

and dan g’rous sleep.

Well, I can’t work

the fields of (C)A bra ham

and (F)turn my head a way.

I’m not a stran ger

in the (C)hands

of the Mak er.

Broth er ing

in the (C)eyes

of the Mak er,

oh, (Bb)burn ing

in the (C)eyes

of the Mak er.

The Maker by Dave Matthews Band — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Maker” by Dave Matthews Band 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 Bb at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 Maker" 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 Maker"?: 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 "The Maker" use?: Just 6 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Dave Matthews Band songs work for kids?: Try "CRASH INTO ME", "Steady As We Go", "Christmas Song". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.