The Tip Of The Iceberg

by Owl City

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(C)Wel come back, win ter, once a gain.

And put on your warm, fuzz y sweat er, ’cause you’ll feel much bet ter

when

the snow flakes fall

gent ly to the ground.

The temp ’ra ture drops, and your shiv ers freeze all the riv ers

a round,

but I keep you warm.

(Dat, da da da dat dat dat (Am)dat da.) (Dat da da da dat dat da.)

(Dat da da da dat dat da (Am)da ya da.) (Dat (C)da da da da.)

If (C)speed’s a pro, in er tia must be a con,

’cause the cold wind blows at pre cise rates when (Am)I’ve got my ice skates

on.

If all the roads were paved with ice that would n’t thaw or (F)crack,

I could skate from Maine to Ne bras ka, then (Am)on to A las ka and back,

’cause you keep me warm.

(Dat, da da da dat dat da (Am)dat da.) (Dat da da da dat dat da.)

(Dat da da da dat dat da (Am)da ya da.) (Dat (C)da da da da.)

Peer o ver the edge, “Can you (Am)see me?” (F)I’ll Riv u lets gla flow ciers (G)from your eyes;

(F)And paint runs from your mouth like a (Am)wa ter fall and your lungs crys tal (G)ize.

I’ll trav el the sub ze ro (Am)tun dra, (F)I’ll break u lets gla flow ciers (G)fro zen lakes.

(F)And that’s just from the tip of the (Am)ice ter berg: and your lungs crys tal (G)ize.

I’ll do what (C)ev er it takes

to change.

Fare well, pow der y (C)par a dise.

We’d rath er skate on the (C)thin nest ice.

We’d

Our fin gers failed us be (C)fore they froze,

and frost bite bit down on (C)all our toes.

and Snow (G)drifts build up and en fold us as we (G)wait out this (Am)win ter storm,

so we (G)snug gle close in the dark ness and keep each (F)oth er so

(C)warm.

The Tip Of The Iceberg by Owl City — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Tip Of The Iceberg by Owl City 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 C 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 Tip Of The Iceberg" 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 Tip Of The Iceberg"?
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.