Thistle And Weeds

by Mumford & Sons

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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Spare me your judge ments and spare me your dreams, ’cause re cent ly mine have been tear ing my seams.

I sit a lone in this win ter clar i ty which clouds my (D5)mind.

A (CN.C.)lone in the wind and the rain you left me.

It’s get ting dark, dar ling, too dark to see.

And I’m on my knees, and your faith in shreds, it seems.

Cor (CN.C.)rupt ed by the sim ple sniff of rich es blown.

I know you have felt much more love that you’ve shown.

And I’m on my knees and the wa ter creeps to my (Dm)chest.

(D5)Plant ver your hope with (Dm)good seeds.

Don’t (Dsus2)cov er your (D5)self with (Dm)this tle and weeds.

(Gm)Rain down, rain (Dm)down on me.

Look (D5)o ver your hills and (Dm)be still.

The (Dsus2)sky er a (D5)bove us (Dm)shoots tle to kill.

(Gm)Rain down, rain (Dm)down on me.

Look

And (Dm)I will hold on.

I will hold on (Bb5)hope.

Oh, (Dm)I will hold on.

I will hold on (Bb5)hope.

Oh, (Bb5)hope.

Oh, (Dm)I will hold on.

I will hold on (Bb5)hope.

(Dm)I will hold on.

I will hold on (Bb5)hope.

(Bb5)hope.

And (Dm)I will hold on.

I will hold on.

I (CN.C.)begged you to hear me, there’s more than flesh and bones.

Let the dead bur y the dead, and they will come out in droves.

Take the (Gm)spade from my hands and fill in the holes you’ve (D5)made.

(Dsus2)Plant your (D5)hope with (Dm)good seeds.

Don’t (Dsus2)cov er your (D5)self with (Dm)this tle and weeds.

(Gm)Rain down, rain (Dm)down on me.

Thistle And Weeds by Mumford & Sons — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Thistle And Weeds” by Mumford & Sons 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 G at 108 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 "Thistle And Weeds" 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 "Thistle And Weeds"?
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.