There'll Be Sad Songs

by Billy Ocean

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Lyrics

Some times I won der by the (F#m7)look in your (E)eyes

when I’m (Bm7)stand ing be side you there’s a (E7sus)fe ver burn ing deep in side.

Is there (E)an oth er in (F#m7)your mem o (E)ry?

Do you (Bm7)think of that some one when you (E7sus)hear that spe cial mel o dy?

Un til the mo ment that you give your love to me,

you’re the (Bm7)one of I care for, the (E7sus)one that I will (G7sus)wait of for.

There’ll be (G)sad songs

to make you cry;

love songs of ten (Am7)do.

They can touch the heart

of (Am7)some one new,

(Fmaj7)say ing I love you.

I love you.

I of ten won der by the (F#m7)how it could (E)be,

when I’m (Bm7)you lov ing me, you two a (E7sus)hearts in per fect har mo ny.

I’ll count (E)the ho urs in (F#m7)un til that (E)day

Do the (Bm7)rhap sod y plays, one a you (E7sus)mel o dy for you and me.

I al ways stop and think of you es pe cial ly

when the (Bm7)words of a love song the (E7sus)touch the ver y (G7sus)heart of me.

There’ll be (G)sad songs

to make you cry;

love songs of ten (Am7)do.

They can touch the heart

of (Am7)some one new,

(Fmaj7)say ing I love you.

I love you.

Ooh ooh ooh

oh.

You’re my de sire,

you take me high er.

My (Fmaj7)love is like a riv er run ning so (D)deep.

Ah

ah

There’ll be (G)sad songs

to make you cry;

love songs of ten (Am7)do.

They can touch the heart

of (Am7)some one new,

(Fmaj7)say ing I love you.

I love you.

Do do do do (G)do do (Am)do do

do do do (Am)do do

Ooh

(Fmaj7)Say ing I love you.

There'll Be Sad Songs by Billy Ocean — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “There'll Be Sad Songs” by Billy Ocean 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 A at 80 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 "There'll Be Sad Songs" 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 "There'll Be Sad Songs"?
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 "There'll Be Sad Songs" use?
Just 15 chords: A, Am, Am7, Bm7, C, C#m7, D, Dm, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Billy Ocean songs work for kids?
Try "WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING", "SUDDENLY", "GET OUTTA MY DREAMS, GET INTO MY CAR". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.