The Wise Man And The Foolish Man

by Traditional

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Lyrics

The (F)wise ish man built his (C)house up on the rock, the (C)wise ish man built his (F)house up on the rock, the wise ish man built his (C)house up on the rock, and the (Gm)rains came (C)tum bling (F)down.

The rains ings came down and the (C)floods came up, the (C)rains ings came down and the (F)floods came up, the (F)rains came down and the (C)floods came up, and the (Gm)house on the (C)rock stood (F)firm.

The (F)fool ish man built his (C)house up on the sand, the (C)fool ish man built his (F)house up on the sand, the fool ish man built his (C)house up on the sand, and the (Gm)rains came (C)tum bling (F)down.

The rains ings came down and the (C)floods came up, the (C)rains ings came down and the (F)floods came up, the (F)rains came down and the (C)floods came up, and the (Gm)house on the (C)sand fell (F)flat.

So (Gm)build your (C)life on the (F)Lord.

The Wise Man And The Foolish Man by Traditional — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Wise Man And The Foolish Man” by Traditional 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 Wise Man And The Foolish Man" 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 Wise Man And The Foolish Man"?
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.