Voices In The Sky

by The Moody Blues

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Lyrics

(E)Old man (B)pass ing by,

(E)tell me what you sing.

If (E)Though your (B)voice be faint,

(E)I am lis ten ing.

of (E)Voic es in the sky.

(E)Night in gale a (B)hov ’ring high,

(E)har mo nize the wind.

(E)Dark ness, your (B)sym pho ny,

(E)I can hear you sing

of (E)voic es in the sky.

(G#m)Just what is hap p’ning to (A)me?

(Ah.)

(G#m)I lie a wake with the (A)sound of (Ah, the sea (B)call (A)ing (B)to

(E)me.

(E)Blue bird (B)fly ing high,

(E)tell me what you sing.

If (E)you could (B)talk to me,

(E)what news would you bring

of (E)voic es in the sky?

(E)Chil dren with a (B)skip ping rope,

(E)tell me what you sing.

(E)Play time is (B)near ly gone,

(E)bell’s a bout to ring.

of (E)Voic es in the sky.

(G#m)Just what is hap p’ning to (A)me?

(Ah.)

(G#m)I lie a wake with the (A)sound of (Ah, the sea (B)ah, (A)ah, (B)ah,

(E)ah.)

(E)Voic es in the sky.

(E)Voic es in the sky.

(E)Voic es in the sky.

(E)Voic es in the sky.

Voices In The Sky by The Moody Blues — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Voices In The Sky by The Moody Blues 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 E at 104 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 "Voices In The Sky" 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 "Voices In The Sky"?
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.