The Saints Are Coming

by U2 & Green Day

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Lyrics

There (Em)is a (Em)house in (Bm)New Or leans

they (Em)call The (Em)Ris ing (Bm)Sun.

It’s (Em)been the (Em)ru in of (Bm)man y a poor boy, and (Em)God, I (Em)know I’m (Bm)one.

I (Em)cried to my Dad dy on the (Em)tel e phone, “How (Bm)long now

un til the (Em)clouds un roll and (Em)you come down?” The (Bm)line went.

But the (Em)sha dows still re main since (Em)your de scent, your (Bm)de scent.

I (Em)cried to my dad dy on the (Em)tel e phone.

(Em)How (Bm)long now

(Bm)’til the (Em)clouds un roll and (Em)you come home?

(Em)The (Bm)line went.

(Bm)But the (Em)shad ows still re main since (Em)your de scent, (Em)your (Bm)de scent.

(Em)Whoa!

Cha!

(Em)Hey!

The (Em)saints are (G)com ing, the (Em)saints are (G)com ing.

I (Em)say no mat ter how I try, I (Em)re al ize there’s no re ply.

The (Em)saints are (G)com ing, the (Em)saints are (G)com ing.

I (Em)say no mat ter how I try, I re al ize there’s no re ply.

A (Em)re al ize there’s no re ply.

I (Em)say no mat ter how I try, I (Em)re al ize there’s no re ply.

I (Em)say no mat ter how I try, I (Em)re al ize there’s no re (Em)ply.

The Saints Are Coming by U2 & Green Day — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Saints Are Coming by U2 & Green Day 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 G at 76 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 Saints Are Coming" 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 Saints Are Coming"?
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.