The Water

· by Feist

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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Tel e graph ca bles hung

and few can de ci pher who the mes sage is from.

And de (D5)liv

er it

qui et ly

’cause (D5)some

don’t (C6)get

much (G5)com pa ny.

The (D5)har bor be comes

the sea

and (D5)light ing the house keeps it (G5)col li sion free.

Un der (Gm)stand

the (Dm)lay of the land

and (Gm)don’t let it hurt you or (Dm)it will be the first to.

The wa

ter,

the wa

ter

did n’t re (Bbmaj7)al ize

its dan ger (Gm9)ous size.

The moun

tain,

the moun

tain

came to (Bbmaj7)rec og nize

its deep and (Gm9)rock y sides,

more than re al ized.

Ooh.

Ooh,

(Csus)ooh,

ooh.

Pale as a (Csus)pile

of bones.

You (Dm)hope

for your (Csus)ba bies

and (Gsus)this is how they grow.

Wind bat tered,

knocked (Gm6)o ver, the (Dm)teeth bite the shoul der

(Gm)watch ing the gray sky that’s act ing like a good guy.

The wa (Gm9)rock y sides.

Came to (Bbmaj7)rec og nize

its deep and (Gm9)rock y sides, more than re al ized.

The Water by Feist — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Water” by Feist 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 45 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 Water" 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 Water"?: 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 Water" use?: Just 18 chords: A, Am7, Bb6, Bbmaj7, C, C6, Csus4, Dm, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Feist songs work for kids?: Try "HOW MY HEART BEHAVES", "BRANDY ALEXANDER", "1,2,3,4". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.