Touch Of Grey

by Grateful Dead

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Lyrics

It must be get ting (D)ear ly;

clocks are run ning (F)late.

Paint by num ber morn ing (G)sky

looks so pho ny.

Dawn is break ing (D)ev ’ry (G)where.

Light a can dle, (F)curse the (C)glare.

Draw the cur tains, I don’t (G)care, ’cause it’s all right.

I (G)will get (C)by.

I (G)will get (C)by.

I (G)will get (F)by.

I will sur (C)vive.

It must be get ting (D)ear ly;

clocks are run ning (F)late.

Paint by num ber morn ing (G)sky

looks so pho ny.

Dawn is break ing (D)ev ’ry (G)where.

Light a can dle, (F)curse the (C)glare.

Draw the cur tains, I don’t (G)care, ’cause it’s all right.

I (G)will get (C)by.

I (G)will get (C)by.

I (G)will get (F)by.

I will sur (C)vive.

It’s a (A7)les son to (D)me,

the (Am7)A bles and the Bak ers and the (D)C’s.

The A B (B)C’s

we all must (D)face

and try to (C)keep a lit tle (D)grace.

It’s a (A7)les son to (D)me,

the (Am7)Del tas and the East ers and the (D)freeze.

The A B (B)C’s

we all think (D)of

and try to (C)keep a lit tle (D)love.

I (G)will get (C)by.

I (G)will get (C)by.

I (G)will get (F)by.

I will sur (C)vive.

We (G)will get (C)by.

We (G)will get (C)by.

We (G)will get (F)by.

We will sur (C)vive.

We (G)will get (C)by.

We (G)will get (C)by.

We (G)will get (F)by.

We will sur (C)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 G at 158 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 "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.