Turning Tables

by Adele

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Lyrics

Close e nough to start a war,

all that I have

is on the floor.

God on ly knows what we’re fight ing (Ab)for,

all that I say,

you al ways say more.

I can’t keep up with your (Fm)turn ing ta bles, un der (Ab)your thumb I can’t (Bb)breathe.

So (Cm7)I won’t (Abmaj7)let you (Eb)close e nough to hurt me, no (Cm7)I won’t (Abmaj7)res cue (Eb)you just to de sert me.

I can’t give you

the (Ab)heart you (Eb)think you (Bb)gave me, it’s time to (Fm)say (Eb)good (Ab)bye

to turn ing ta bles,

to turn ing ta bles.

Un der hard est guise I see,

ooh,

where love is lost, your ghost is found.

I braved a hun dred storms to leave you,

as hard as you try, no, I will nev er be knocked down.

turn ing ta bles.

(Cm7)Next time, I’ll be brav er, (Abmaj7)I’ll be my own sav ior (Eb)when

the thun der calls for me.

(Cm7)Next time, I’ll be brav er, (Abmaj7)I’ll be my own sav ior.

(Eb)Stand ing on my own two feet.

(Cm7)I won’t (Abmaj7)let you (Eb)close e nough to hurt me, no (Cm7)I won’t (Abmaj7)res cue (Eb)you to just de sert me.

I can’t give you

the (Ab)heart you (Eb)think you (Bb)gave me, it’s time to (Fm)say (Eb)good (Ab)bye

to turn ing ta bles,

to turn ing ta bles.

Turn ing ta bles,

yeah, yeah.

Turn ing, oh.

Turning Tables by Adele — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Turning Tables by Adele 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 79 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 "Turning Tables" 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 "Turning Tables"?
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.