Touch Of Grey

by Grateful Dead

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Lyrics

It must be get ting (F)ear ar ly,

the clocks are run ning late.

(Eb)in out.

It’s Paint by num ber morn ing sky but

looks so pho ny.

Dawn is break ing ev ’ry where.

The Light a can dle curse the glare.

The Draw the cur tains, I don’t care ’cause

it’s al right.

I (Bb)will get by,

I (Bb)will get by,

I (Bb)will get (Ab)by.

I will sur vive.

I see you’ve got your (F)list ar out;

the say your piece and get (Eb)in years.

It’s Yes, I get the gist of it, but

it’s al right.

ny.

Sor ry that you feel that way.

The on ly thing there is to say:

The Ev ’ry sil ver lin ing’s got a

touch of grey.

I (Bb)will get by,

I (Bb)will get by,

I (Bb)will get (Ab)by.

I will sur vive.

I will sur vive.

It’s a les son to me,

the (Cm7)A bles and the Bak ers and the C’s.

The A B C’s

we all must (F)face

and try to keep a lit tle grace.

It’s a les son to me,

the (Cm7)Del tas and the East ers and the freeze.

The A B C’s

we all think (F)of

and try to keep a lit tle love.

I will sur vive.

The shoe is on the (F)hand it fits,

there’s real ly noth ing much (Ab)to it.

Whis tle through your teeth and spit ’cause

it’s al right.

Oh, well, a touch of grey,

kind a suits you an y way.

That was all I had to say and

it’s al right.

I (Bb)will get by,

I (Bb)will get by,

I (Bb)will get (Ab)by.

I will sur vive.

We (Bb)will get by,

we (Bb)will get by,

we (Bb)will get (Ab)by.

We will sur vive.

We (Bb)will get by,

we (Bb)will get by,

we (Bb)will get (Ab)by.

We will sur vive.

Touch Of Grey by Grateful Dead — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Touch Of Grey by Grateful Dead 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 Eb at 140 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 Of Grey" 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 Of Grey"?
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.