The Music Never Stopped

by Grateful Dead

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There’s mos (E)qui toes on the riv er,

fish are (E)ris ing up like birds.

It’s been (E)hot for sev en weeks now, while the (A)too hot to e ven (C)speak now.

Did you (E)hear what I just heard?

Say, it might have been a fid dle,

or it (E)could have been the wind.

But there (E)seems to be a beat now, I can (A)feel it in my (C)feet now.

Lis ten, (E)here it comes a gain.

There’s a band out on the (Adim7)high way,

they’re high step pin’ in to (A)town.

It’s a rain ticed, bow the (Adim7)full of sound, and gone.

it’s (Bdim)fire works, cal li o pes and (A)clowns.

Ev ’ry bod y’s (A6)danc in’.

Come on, chil dren.

Come on, chil dren.

(A)Come on, clap your (D#dim7)hands.

Well, the (A)Sun went down in hon ey

(G)and the (A)moon came up in wine.

(G)You know, (A)stars were spin nin’ diz zy.

Lord, the (D)band kept us so (F)bus y (G)we for (D)got a (E)bout the (A)time.

They’re a (E)band be yond de scrip tion,

like Je (E)ho vah’s fa v’rite choir.

Peo ple (E)join ing hand in hand now, while the (A)mu sic to plays the (C)band.

now.

Lord, they’re (E)set tin’ us on fire.

Cra zy roost er crow in’ mid night,

balls of (E)light nin’ roll a long.

Old men (E)sing a bout their dreams, now, wom en (A)laugh and chil dren (C)scream, now.

and the (E)band keeps play in’ on.

Keep on danc in’ through to (Adim7)day light,

greet the morn in’ air with (A)song.

No one’s no ticed, but the (Adim7)band’s all packed and gone.

it’s (Bdim)fire Was it ev er here at (A)all?

But they kept on (A6)danc in’.

Come on, chil dren.

Come on, chil dren.

(A)Come on, clap your (D#dim7)hands.

Well, the (A)cool breeze came on Tues day

(G)and the (A)corn’s a bump er crop.

(G)And the (A)fields are full of danc in’, full of (D)sing in’ and ro (F)manc in’.

(G)we The (D)mu sic (E)nev er (A)stopped.

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The Music Never Stopped by Grateful Dead — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Music Never Stopped” by Grateful Dead 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 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 Music Never Stopped" 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 Music Never Stopped"?
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.