This Is It

by Kenny Loggins

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There been times in my life

(Eb)I’ve spent won der ing why.

Still some (Dm7)how I be lieved we’d (Edim7)al ways sur vive.

(F#dim7)Now I’m not so (Gm7)sure

you’re wait ing to hear

(Eb)one good rea son to try.

(Cm7)Lord, what (Dm7)more can I (Ebmaj7)say?

What’s (Edim7)left to pro vide?

You (C9)think that (Fmaj9)may be it’s o ver.

(Eb)On ly if you (Bbmaj9)want it to be.

Are you gon na (Bb)wait for (Am7)a sign, your mir a cle,

or (Bb)stand up (Am7)and fight?

This (Dm7)is (Cm9)it!

Make no mis (Bbmaj7)take where you are.

(This is it!) Your back’s to the cor ner.

(This is it!)

Don’t be a (Bbmaj7)fool an y more.

(This is it!) The wait ing is (Bbmaj7)o ver.

(A)No room to (Gm7)run; no way to hide.

No (Eb)time for won der ing why.

It’s (Cm7)here.

The (Dm7)mo ment is now a (Edim7)bout to de cide.

(F#dim7)Let him be lieve or leave him be hind.

But (Eb)keep me near in your heart,

and (Cm7)know, what (Dm7)ev er you do, I’m (Edim7)here by your side.

You (C9)said that (Fmaj9)may be it’s o ver.

(Eb)Not if you don’t (Bbmaj9)want it to be.

For (Bb)once in (Am7)your life, here’s your mir a cle.

(Bb)Stand up (Am7)and fight.

This (Dm7)is (Cm9)it!

Make no mis (Bbmaj7)take where you are.

(This is it!) You’re go ing no (Bbmaj7)fur ther (This is it!)

un til it’s (Bbmaj7)o ver and (A)done.

No one can (Dm7)tell you, for you know

who makes the (Ebmaj9)choice of how it goes.

It’s not up to (Gsus)me this time.

You know,

comes a day in (Gsus)ev ’ry life.

(F)This (Em7)is (Dm9)it!

Make no mis (Dm9)take where you are.

(This is it!) You’re go ing no (Dm9)fur ther (This is it!)

un til it’s (Dm9)o ver and done, (This is it!) one way or an (Cmaj7)oth er.

(F)This (Em7)is (Fmaj7)it!

No one can (Cmaj7)tell what the fu (This ture knows.

Your back’s to the (Cmaj7)cor ner.

(This is it!) You make the (Cmaj7)choice of how (This it goes, the wait ing is (Cmaj7)o ver.

(F)This (Em7)is (Fmaj7)it!

No one can (Cmaj7)tell what the fu (This is it!) You’re go ing no (Cmaj7)fur ther.

(This is it!) You make the (Cmaj7)choice of how (This is it!) one way or an (Cmaj7)oth er.

(F)This (Em7)is (C)it!

This Is It by Kenny Loggins — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “This Is It” by Kenny Loggins 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 Eb at 104 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 "This Is It" 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 "This Is It"?
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.