The Thunder Rolls

by Garth Brooks

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Lyrics

Three thir ty in the morn ing,

not a soul in sight,

the cit y’s look in’ like a ghost town

on a moon less sum mer night.

Rain drops on the wind shield; there’s a storm

mov in’ in.

He’s head ing back from some where

that he nev er should have been.

And the thun der rolls,

and the thun der rolls.

Three thir ty in the morn ing,

not a soul in sight,

the cit y’s look in’ like a ghost town

on a moon less sum mer night.

Rain drops on the wind shield; there’s a storm

mov in’ in.

He’s head ing back from some where

that he nev er should have been.

And the thun der rolls,

and the thun der rolls.

The thun der (Bb)rolls

and the light ning strikes.

An oth er love grows (Bb)cold

on a sleep less (A)night.

As the storm goes (Bb)on

out of con trol,

deep in her heart

the thun der (Dm)rolls.

The Thunder Rolls by Garth Brooks — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Thunder Rolls by Garth Brooks 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 80 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 Thunder Rolls" 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 Thunder Rolls"?
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.