Tuesday Heartbreak

by Michael McDonald

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Tues day heart break,

seem to be un fair,

’cause you say

that you found her an (Bb7sus)oth er man.

I’ll Tues day break (Fm7)up,

guess you just don’t care

’cause you found

(Gb13)you an (Fm7)oth er, an oth er (Ebmaj9)man.

Well, I wan na (Ebmaj9)be with you when you’re all a lone.

I wan na (Ebsus2)be with you when you feel you don’t.

You got an (CN.C.)oth er man, ba by, oh, (Bb7sus)a ba by.

Ba by, It’s all right.

Oh, I (Ab7)wan na (Ebmaj9)be with you ’til the night time comes.

I wan na (Ebsus2)stay with you ’til the day time comes.

I wan na (CN.C.)stay, ba by, nev er go (Bb7sus)a way.

Ba by, it’s all (Ebmaj9)right.

Tues day heart break,

seem to be a drag

when you know

that you love her es (Bb7sus)pe cial ly.

I’ll catch you, ba (Fm7)by,

catch you in my dreams;

may be then

(Gb13)I could (Fm7)see you all oth the (Ebmaj9)time.

Well, I wan na (Ebmaj9)be with you when the night time comes.

I wan na (Ebsus2)be with you ’til the day time once.

I wan na (CN.C.)stay er and nev er go (Bb7sus)a way.

by.

Ba by, it’s all right.

Oh, I (Ab7)wan na (Ebmaj9)stay with you ’til the life time’s gone.

I wan na (Ebsus2)be with you ’til the morn ing once.

I wan na (CN.C.)stay, ba by, nev er go (Bb7sus)a way.

Ba by, it’s all (Ebmaj9)right.

(CN.C.)stay, oh, ba by, ba (Bb7sus)by, ba by, ba by.

Ba by, (Ebmaj9)it’s all right.

Tuesday Heartbreak by Michael McDonald — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tuesday Heartbreak” by Michael McDonald 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 Ab 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 "Tuesday Heartbreak" 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 "Tuesday Heartbreak"?
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.