There's Always Me

· by Elvis Presley

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THERE'S ALWAYS ME

Elvis Presley80 BPM

Lyrics

(CN.C.)When the eve ning shad ows (C)fall,

and you’re (Am7)won d’ring who to (F6)call

for a (Dm7)lit tle com pa (G7)ny,

(Dm7)there’s (G)al (G9)ways (C)me.

(CN.C.)Or if your great ro mance should (C)end,

and you’re (Am7)lone some for a (F6)friend,

dar ling, (Dm7)you need nev er (G7)be;

(C9)there’s (F)al (G)ways (C6)me.

I don’t (C)seem to mind some (F6)how

play ing sec ond fid dle (C)now.

(Am7)Some (Em7)day (C)you’ll (G)want me, dear.

And (Am7)when that (D6)day (D7)is (G7sus)here,

(CN.C.)with in my arms you’ll come to (C)know

oth er (Am7)loves may come and (F6)go,

but my (Dm7)love for you will (G7)be

e (F6)ter nal (E)ly.

Look a (A7)round and you will (Dm7)see

(G9)there’s (F)al (G)ways (C)me.

(CN.C.)When the eve ning shad ows (C)fall,

and you’re (Am7)won d’ring who to (F6)call

for a (Dm7)lit tle com pa (G7)ny,

(Dm7)there’s (G)al (G9)ways (C)me.

(CN.C.)Or if your great ro mance should (C)end,

and you’re (Am7)lone some for a (F6)friend,

dar ling, (Dm7)you need nev er (G7)be;

(C9)there’s (F)al (G)ways (C6)me.

I don’t (C)seem to mind some (F6)how

play ing sec ond fid dle (C)now.

(Am7)Some (Em7)day (C)you’ll (G)want me, dear.

And (Am7)when that (D6)day (D7)is (G7sus)here,

(CN.C.)with in my arms you’ll come to (C)know

oth er (Am7)loves may come and (F6)go,

but my (Dm7)love for you will (G7)be

e (F6)ter nal (E)ly.

Look a (A7)round and you will (Dm7)see

(G9)there’s (F)al (G)ways (C)me.

(CN.C.)When the eve ning shad ows (C)me.

There's Always Me by Elvis Presley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “There's Always Me” by Elvis Presley 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 110 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 "There's Always Me" 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's Always Me"?: 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's Always Me" use?: Just 22 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Bb7, C, C6, C7, C9, +14 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Elvis Presley songs work for kids?: Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.