The Wall

· by Kansas

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Lyrics

I’m (G#m)wo ven in a fan ta sy.

I (D#m)can’t be lieve the things I see.

The (F#)path that I have cho sen now has (Bmaj7)led me to a wall.

And (G#m6)with each pass ing day ing I feel a (Bb7sus)lit tle more like (Eb)some thing dear was (Bb7sus)lost.

It (Cbmaj7)ris es now be (Db)fore ter me, a (Cbmaj7)dark and si lent (Db)bar ri er be (Eb)tween

(Fm7)all I (Eb)am and (Ebm)all that I would (E)ev er want to (Cb)be.

It’s just a (Db)trav es (Eb)ty,

(Fm7)tow er (Ebm)ing, and mark ing off the (E)bound a ries my (Db)spir it

I would e (Eb)rase.

To (G#m)pass be yond is what I seek.

I (D#m)fear that I may be too weak.

And (F#)those are few who’ve seen it through to (Bmaj7)glimpse the oth er side.

The (G#m6)prom ised land is wait ure like a a (Bb7sus)maid en that is (Eb)soon to be a (Bb7sus)bride.

The (Cbmaj7)mo ment is a (Db)mas with piece; the (Cbmaj7)weight of in de (Db)ci sion’s in the (Eb)air,

(Fm7)stand ing (Eb)there, the (Ebm)sym bol and the (E)sum of all that’s (Cb)me.

It’s just a (Db)trav es (Eb)ty,

(Fm7)tow er (Ebm)ing, and block ing out the (E)light and blind ing (Db)me.

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There want to (Eb)see.

To (Eb)loss.

The Wall by Kansas — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Wall” by Kansas 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 E at 88 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 Wall" 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 Wall"?: 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 Wall" use?: Just 18 chords: Bb, Bb7, Bmaj7, C#, Cb, Cbmaj7, D, D#, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Kansas songs work for kids?: Try "SONG FOR AMERICA", "CARRY ON WAYWARD SON", "DUST IN THE WIND". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.