Is "The Riddle" 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 Riddle"?

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 Riddle" use?

Just 13 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus2, Bbsus4, Eb, Ebmaj7, Ebsus2, F, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Five For Fighting songs work for kids?

Try "LOVE SONG", "EASY TONIGHT", "CHANCES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

The Riddle

· by Five For Fighting

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Lyrics

There was a (Bbsus2)man back in nine ty (Bb)five whose heart ran out of (Bbsus2)sum mers.

But be fore he (Bb)died, I asked him, “Wait, what’s the sense in life?

ing Come (Ebsus2)o ver me, Some thing comes (Fsus4)o ver me.”

I He said, “Son, why you got to sing that (Bb)tune?

Catch a (Bbsus2)think a bout it, man, or some e (Bbsus4)clipse of the moon, let an an gel swing on this bounc you swoon, and then (Ebsus2)you will see,...

I (F)you will see.” ly.

Then he (Eb)said, “Here’s a (Fsus4)rid dle for you;

find the an swer.

There’s a rea son (Ebsus2)for the world,

you and I”...

Picked up my (Bbsus2)kid from (Bbsus4)school to (Bb)day.

“Did you learn an y (Bbsus2)thing, ’cause in the (Bbsus4)world to (Bb)day you can’t (Gm)live in a (F)cas tle far a (Gm9)way.

Now (Eb)talk to (Ebsus2)me, come (Fsus4)talk to (F)me.” He said, “Dad, I’m (Bbsus2)big, but we’re (Bbsus4)small er than (Bb)small.

In the scheme of (Bbsus2)things, well, we’re (Bbsus4)noth ing at all.

Still, ev ’ry (Gm)moth er’s (F)child sings a lone ly (Gm9)song, so (Eb)play with (Ebsus2)me, come (Fsus4)play with (F)me.

And hey, (Ebsus2)Dad, here’s a (Fsus4)rid dle for you.

Find the an swer.

There’s a rea son for the world,

you and I”...

I said, “Son, for (Fsus4)all I’ve told you,

when (F)you get right down to the (Ebsus2)rea son for the world...

who am I?

There are se crets that we (Bbsus2)still have left to find.

There have been mys ter ies from the be (Bbsus2)gin ning of time.

There are an swers we’re not (Bb)wise e (F)nough to see.”

He said, “You (Eb)look ing for a clue: I Love You (Eb)free”...

son for the world,

you and I...

The Riddle by Five For Fighting — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Riddle” by Five For Fighting 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 Eb at 120 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 Riddle" 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 Riddle"?: 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 Riddle" use?: Just 13 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus2, Bbsus4, Eb, Ebmaj7, Ebsus2, F, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Five For Fighting songs work for kids?: Try "LOVE SONG", "EASY TONIGHT", "CHANCES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.