The Search Is Over

· by Survivor

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(F)How can I con vince you

Now (Bbmaj7)what you see is real?

At (F)Who am I to blame you

for (Bbmaj7)doubt ing what you feel?

You (Dm)I was al ways (C)reach ing.

and (Bbmaj7)You were just a (F)girl (C)I (Dm)knew.

I took for (Am7)grant ed

the (Bb)friend I have cle in (Asus)you.

I was liv ing for (D)a dream,

lov ing for a (A)mo ment.

Tak ing on (D)the world,

that was just my (Asus)style.

Now I (G)look in to your (F)eyes;

I can see for (Gm7)ev er.

The search is (Dm)o ver.

You were (Bb)with me (C)all the (F)while.

(F)Can we last for ev er?

Now (Bbmaj7)Do we fall a part?

The (F)times it’s so con fus ing,

the (Bbmaj7)ques tions of the heart.

So (Dm)fol lowed me through (C)chang es

and (Bbmaj7)pa tient ly you’d (F)wait (C)till (Dm)I came to my (Am7)sens es

through (Bb)some mir a cle of (Asus)fate.

I was liv ing for (D)a dream,

lov ing for a (A)mo ment.

Tak ing on (D)the world,

that was just my (Asus)style.

Now I (G)look in to your (F)eyes;

I can see for (Gm7)ev er.

The search is (Dm)o ver.

You were (Bb)with me (C)all the (F)while.

(F)while.

Now (C)the (Dm)miles stretch (Am7)out be hind me, (Bb)loves that I have (F)lost.

Bro (C)ken (Dm)hearts lie (Am7)vic tims of the (Bb)game.

Then (Gm7)good luck, it (Dm)fi n’lly struck like (C)light nin’ from the blue;

(Gm7)ev er y high way is (F)lead in’ me back to (C)you.

(Bb)right be (C)fore my (F)eyes.

The Search Is Over by Survivor — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Search Is Over” by Survivor 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 120 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 Search Is Over" 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 Search Is Over"?: 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.
What other Survivor songs work for kids?: Try "The Eye Of The Tiger", "EYE OF THE TIGER", "Eye of The Tiger". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.