Vaya Con Dios

by George (Yoyito) Cabrera

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Lyrics

Now the (C)ha ci en da’s dark the town is (G7)sleep ing.

Now the (Dm7)time has come to part, the time for (C)weep ing.

(F)Va ya con di os my (C)dar ling.

(Dm7)May God be (G7)with you, my (C)love.

Now the (C)vil lage mis sion bells are soft ly (G7)ring ing.

If you (Dm7)lis ten with your heart you’ll hear them (C)sing ing.

(F)Va ya con di os my (C)dar ling.

(Dm7)May God be (G7)with you, my (C)love.

Now the (G7)with you, my (C)love.

Wher (Gm7)ev er you may be I’ll be be (F)side you.

Al (Gm7)though you’re man y mil lion (C7)dreams a (F)way.

Each (Am7)night I’ll say a pray’r, a pray’r to (G)guide you

to (Am7)has ten ev ’ry lone ly (D7)hour of (G7)ev ’ry lone ly day.

Now the (G7)with you, my (C)love.

Vaya Con Dios by George (Yoyito) Cabrera — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Vaya Con Dios” by George (Yoyito) Cabrera 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 C at 135 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 "Vaya Con Dios" 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 "Vaya Con Dios"?
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.