Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)

by Pasek & Paul

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Lyrics

(C)Some peo ple long for a (E)life that is sim ple and (F)planned,

(Dm)tied with a rib bon (C)Some peo ple won’t sail the sea ’cause they’re saf er on (F)land

to (Dm)fol low what’s writ ten But (G)I’d

fol low (C)you

(C)to the (F)great

(Am)un

(G)known,

off

to a world

(Cmaj7)we for this (Dm7)call

(Fmaj7)our

(G)own

(C)Hand in my (C)hand and we (G7)prom ise to (G7)nev er let (Am)go

We’re (F)walk in’ a tight rope (C)High in the sky, we can (G7)see the whole (G7)world down be (Am)low

We’re (F)walk in’ a tight rope

Nev er (F)sure,

nev er know how far we could (G)fall,

but it’s (C)all an ad (C)ven ture that (G7)comes with a (G)breath tak ing (Am)view,

(F)walk in’ a tight rope

with (C)you,

(G)oo,

(Am)oo,

(G)oo,

(F)oo

With (C)you,

(G)oo,

(Am)oo,

(G)oo,

(F)oo

with (G)you

(C)Moun tains and (C)val leys, and all that will come in be (F)tween

(Dm)des ert and o cean (C)You pull me in, and to (E)geth er we’re (E)lost in a (F)dream,

(Dm)al ways in mo tion So Nev er (F)sure,

will you (C)catch me if I should (Fm6)fall?

Well, it’s (C)all an ad ven ture that (G7)comes with a (G)breath tak ing (Am)view,

(F)walk in’ a tight rope

with (C)you, (G)oo, (Am)oo, (G)oo, (F)oo

With (C)you, (G)oo, (Am)oo, (G)oo, (F)oo

with (G)you

with (C)you

(Fm6)oo

With (C)you,

oo,

with (C)you

Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman) by Pasek & Paul — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)” by Pasek & Paul 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 150 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 "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)" 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 "Tightrope (From The Greatest Showman)"?
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.