Touch Me In The Morning

by Diana Ross

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Touch me in the (D)morn ing,

then just (Em7)walk a (D)way.

(Em7)We don’t have to (D)mor row,

but (G)we had (G)yes ter (C)day.

(Hey!) Was n’t it me who said that noth in’ (Gmaj7)good’s gon na last for ev er?

And was n’t it me who said let’s just be (Gmaj7)glad for the time to geth er?

Must ’ve been hard to tell me that you’ve giv en all you had to give.

I can un der stand your feel in’ that way.

Ev ’ry bod y’s got their life to live.

Well, I can say good bye in the (F#m7)cold morn ing light,

but I can’t watch love die in the (F#m7)warmth of the night.

(G)If I’ve (F#7)got to be strong, don’t you know I need to (G)have to night when you’re gone?

Till you go I need to lie here and (A)think a bout the last time that you’ll (Em7)touch me in the (D)morn

ing,

then just (Em7)close the (D)door.

(Em7)Leave me as you (D)found

(D)me,

emp (G)ty like (G)be ter (C)fore.

(Hey!) Was n’t it yes ter day we used to (Gmaj7)laugh at the wind be hind us?

And Did n’t we run a way and hope that (Gmaj7)time would n’t try to find us?

Did n’t we take each oth er to a place where no one’s ev er been?

Yeah, I real ly need you near me to night ’cause you’ll nev er take me there a gain.

Well, Let me watch you go with the (F#m7)sun in my eyes.

We’ve seen how love can grow, now we’ll (F#m7)see how it dies.

(G)If I’ve (F#7)got to be strong, don’t you know I need to (G)have to night when you’re gone?

Till you go I need to lie here and (A)think a bout

the last time that you’ll (Em7)touch me in the hold you un til the time (G)your hands reach out and (Em7)touch me in the (D7)morn Morn ings were blue ing, and gold and we could feel one an oth er then liv just ing.

walk a (D7)way.

We walked with a dream to hold and we could take what the world was giv We don’t ing.

have to (D7)mor There’s no to mor row, row here, there’s on ly love and the time but to chase we had it.

yes ter (C)day.

Yes ter day’s gone my love, there’s on ly now and it’s time to face Touch me it.

in the (D7)morn Morn ings were blue ing, and gold and we could feel one an oth er then liv just ing.

walk a (D7)way.

We walked with a dream to hold and we could take what the world was giv We don’t ing.

have to (D7)mor There’s no to mor row, row here, there’s on ly love and the time but to chase we had it.

yes ter (C)day.

Yes ter day’s gone my love, there’s on ly now and it’s time to face Touch me it.

in the (D)morn ing.

Touch Me In The Morning by Diana Ross — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Touch Me In The Morning by Diana Ross 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 D 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 "Touch Me In The Morning" 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 "Touch Me In The Morning"?
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.