Voices That Care

by David Foster

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(Eb)Lone ly (Abmaj7)fear lights up the sky, can’t (G7sus)help but (G7)won der why

(Cm)you’re so far a way.

(Eb)There, you (Abmaj7)had to take a stand

in (G7sus)some one (G7)else ’s land,

(Cm)life can be so (Ab9)strange.

I (Gm7)wish we (Abmaj7)nev er had to choose to (Bb7sus)ei ther win (Bb7)or lose, that (Abmaj7)we could find a way

But (Gm7)I won’t (Abmaj7)turn my back a gain, your (Bb7sus)hon or I’ll (Bb7)de fend so (Cm)hur ry home, till (Ab6)then:

Stand tall; stand proud!

(Cm7)Voic es that (Fm)care are cry ing out loud.

And (Eb)when you (G7sus)close (G7)your eyes to night, (Eb)feel in your heart how our love burns bright.

(Eb)I’m not here to (Abmaj7)jus ti fy the cause, or to (G7sus)count up (G7)all the loss, that’s (Cm)all been done be fore.

(Eb)Just can’t (Abmaj7)let you feel a lone, when there’s (G7sus)so much (G7)love at home

we’re (Cm)send ing out to (Ab9)you.

(Gm7)All the (Abmaj7)cour age that you’ve (Fm7)known, the (Ab)brav er y you’ve (Eb)shown,

(Abmaj7)clear ly lights the way.

We (Gm7)pray to (Abmaj7)make the fu ture bright,

to (Bb7)make the wrong things (Fm7)Right or wrong, we’re all pray ing you re main strong, that’s why we’re all here and (Bb)sing ing a long:

Stand tall; stand proud!

(Cm7)Voic es that (Fm)care are cry ing out loud.

And (Eb)when you (G7sus)close (G7)your eyes to night, (Cm)feel in your heart how our love burns bright.

And (Eb)when you (G7sus)close (G7)your eyes to night, (Cm)feel in your heart how our love burns bright.

You are the voice,

you are the (Bb7sus)light.

Stand tall; stand proud!

(Cm7)Voic es that (Fm)care are cry ing out loud.

And (Eb)when you (G7sus)close (G7)your eyes to night, (Eb)feel in your heart how our love burns bright.

Stand tall; stand proud!

(Cm7)Voic es that (Fm)care are cry ing out loud.

And (Eb)when you (G7sus)close (G7)your eyes to night, (Eb)feel in your heart how our love burns bright.

how our love burns bright

You are the voice and the guid ing (G7)light,

(Eb)feel in your heart how our love (Bb7)burns (Eb)bright.

Voices That Care by David Foster — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Voices That Care” by David Foster 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 "Voices That Care" 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 That Care"?
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.