Wake Up, Sun

· by Carolyn C. Setliff

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Lyrics

Wake up, sun, it’s a brand new day.

Good bye, moon, you can go a way.

Rise up, sun, shine your gold en beams up on me when I play.

Danc ing beams all a round, flick er ing with out a sound.

Shafts of light sift through the trees, mak ing shad ows with the leaves.

Wake up, sun, it’s a brand new day.

Warm the earth so I can play.

Not a sin gle cloud goes by, as the sun shines down on my town from the crys tal clear blue sky!

Wake Up, Sun by Carolyn C. Setliff — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wake Up, Sun” by Carolyn C. Setliff 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 120 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Wake Up, Sun" 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 "Wake Up, Sun"?: 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.
What other Carolyn C. Setliff songs work for kids?: Try "A Single Star", "Big Green Frog", "Carnival March". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.