Undermine

by Hayden Panettiere and Charles Esten

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Lyrics

Some times good in ten tions don’t come a cross so well.

Get me (G)an a lyz in’ ev ’ry thing that ain’t worth think in’ ’bout.

Just ’cause I ain’t lived through the same hand that was dealt to you does n’t (G)make me an y less or make an y more of you.

I would n’t trade (C)my best day

so you could (G)val i date

all your (D)fears.

And if I’ve on ly (C)got one shot,

won’t waste it on a (G)sha dow box.

I’ll stand dis right here.

It’s all (A)talk, talk, talk, (G)talk in’ in the wind.

It on ly (A)slows you down if you (G)start ed list en in’.

And it’s a (Bm)whole lot (A)hard er to shine

than un der mine,

yeah, un der mine.

First mile is al ways hard er when you’re leav in’ what you know.

Won’t (G)blame you if you stay here, wav in’ to me as I go.

Al ways wished the best for you.

Thought that you would see me through in my (G)wild est dreams,

yeah, the ones you thought I’d (D)nev er make.

Still you would trade (C)your best day

just to (G)have your way

all these years.

And if you on ly

It’s a (Bm)whole lot (A)hard er to shine.

Yeah, it’s a (Bm)whole lot (A)hard er to shine

than un der mine,

yeah, un der mine.

Some times good in ten tions don’t come a cross so well.

Undermine by Hayden Panettiere and Charles Esten — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Undermine” by Hayden Panettiere and Charles Esten 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 120 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 "Undermine" 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 "Undermine"?
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.