This Masquerade

by Carpenters

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Lyrics

Are we real ly hap py

with this (Fm7)lone ly game we (Bb9)play,

look ing for the right

words to (C7sus)say?

(Fm)Search ing but not find ing

un der (Fm7)stand ing an y way,

we’re lost

in this (C7sus)mas

quer ade.

(Ebm7)Both a fraid to say we’re just too far a way

from (Ebm7)be ing close to geth er

from the start.

We (Dm7)tried to talk it o ver, (G7#5)but the (C6)words got in the way.

We’re lost

in side

this (C7sus)lone ly game we play.

(Fm)Thoughts of leav ing dis ap pear each time

I see your eyes.

And no mat ter how

hard (C7sus)I try

to (Fm)un der stand the rea son

why we car ry on this way,

we’re lost

in a mas

quer ade.

Are we real ly hap py

with this (Fm7)lone ly game we (Bb9)play,

look ing for the right

words to (C7sus)say?

(Fm)Search ing but not find ing

un der (Fm7)stand ing an y way,

we’re lost

in this (C7sus)mas

quer ade.

(Ebm7)Both a fraid to say we’re just too far a way

from (Ebm7)be ing close to geth er from the start.

We (Dm7)tried to talk it o ver, (G7#5)but the (C6)words got in the way.

We’re lost

in side

this (C7sus)lone ly game we play.

(Fm)Thoughts of leav ing dis ap pear each time

I see your eyes.

And no mat ter how

hard (C7sus)I try

to (Fm)un der stand the rea son why we car ry on this way,

we’re lost

in a mas

quer ade.

We’re (Dbmaj7)lost

in a mas

quer (Fm)ade.

And we’re lost

in a mas

quer ade.

This Masquerade by Carpenters — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “This Masquerade by Carpenters 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 Db at 100 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 Masquerade" 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 Masquerade"?
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.