Throwing It All Away

· by Genesis

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Lyrics

(Gb)Need I say I love you we need I say I care?

Need I say that e (Gb)mo tion’s some thing we don’t share?

(Gb)I don’t want to be sit ting here the (Gb)try ing to de ceive you, ’cause (Db)you know I know, ba by, that (Gb)I don’t wan na go.

We (Gb)can not live to geth er, we can not live a part.

That’s the sit u a (Gb)tion; I’ve known it from the start.

(Gb)Ev ’ry time that I look at you, the (Gb)I can’t see the fu ture, ’cause (Db)you know I know, ba by, that (Gb)I don’t wan na go.

We (Gb)I don’t wan na go.

Just throw ing it all a way,

throw ing it all a way.

Is there noth ing that (Gb)I can say

to (Absus)make you change your mind?

I watch the world go (Gbmaj7)round and round,

and you see mine turn ing up side down.

(oo oo (Db)oo

oo oo (Gb)oo

oo oo (Ab)oo

oo oo oo)

Throw ing it all (oo oo way.

oo

oo oo (Gb)oo

oo oo (Ab)oo

oo oo oo.)

Now (Db)who will light up the dark ness and who will hold your hand?

Who will find you the (Gb)an swers when you don’t un der stand?

(Bbm7)Why should I have to (Gb)be the one who has to con vince you?

’Cause (Db)you know I know, ba by, that (Gb)I don’t wan na go.

(Gb)I can say,

ay, ay.

(oo oo (Db)oo

oo oo (Gb)oo

oo oo (Ab)oo oo oo oo)

We’re throw ing it (oo oo way.

oo oo (Gb)oo

oo oo (Ab)oo oo oo oo)

We’re throw ing it all a way.

Throwing It All Away by Genesis — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Throwing It All Away” by Genesis 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 Gb 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 "Throwing It All Away" 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 "Throwing It All Away"?: 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 "Throwing It All Away" use?: Just 12 chords: Ab, Absus4, Bbm, Bbm7, Cb, Db, Dbmaj7, Ebm, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Genesis songs work for kids?: Try "IN TOO DEEP", "I CAN'T DANCE", "TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.