The Other Side Of Me

by Michael W. Smith

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Lyrics

(E)If they were to write a bout the (G#m)sto ry of my life,

and (C#m)they would have to men tion you would with (G#7)ev ’ry page they’d write.

There’s an (F#m7)oth er side to ev ’ry sto ry told.

If (C#m7)If I were the o i cean,

you’d (A)you would be the shore.

And (B)one with out the oth er one would be (A)need ing some thing more.

and lone We are the shad ow and the light.

Al ways (A)love

(E)me,

nev (B)er (C#m)leave

me now.

(E)Now you are the (A)oth er side of me.

Al ways (A)love

(E)me,

nev (B)er (C#m)leave

me now.

(E)Now you are the (A)oth er side of (E)me.

(E)I have known the emp ti ness of (G#m)feel ing out of touch,

and (C#m)liv ing life with out you here would be (G#7)liv ing half as much.

There’s ’Cause (F#m7)I’ve a need that on ly you can fill.

If (C#m7)love was math e mat i cal,

you’d (A)un der stand the sum

And (B)to the heart’s e qua tion, one would where (A)one and one makes one,

and lone ly e quals me ow mi nus you.

Al ways (A)love

(E)me,

nev (B)er (C#m)leave

me now.

(E)Now you are the (A)oth er side of me.

Al ways (A)love

(E)me,

nev (B)er (C#m)leave

me now.

(E)Now you are the (A)oth er side of (E)me.

The oth er side of me.

The Other Side Of Me by Michael W. Smith — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Other Side Of Me” by Michael W. Smith 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 67 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 Other Side Of Me" 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 Other Side Of Me"?
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.