We Belong Together

by Mariah Carey

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(Em7)Ah,

oh,

sweet love.

I did n’t mean it (G)when I said I did n’t love you so.

I should have held on (F)tight, I nev er should ’ve let you go.

I did n’t know noth ing.

(G)I was stu pid.

I was fool ish.

I was (Em7)lyin’ to my (F)self.

I could not fath om (G)that I would ev er be with out your love.

Nev er i mag ined (F)I’d be sit ting here be side my self.

Guess I did n’t know you, guess I (G)did n’t know me.

But I thought I knew ev ’ry thing.

(Em7)I nev er (F)felt

the feel ing that I’m (G)feel ing now that I don’t hear your voice or have your touch and (F)kiss your lips ’cause I don’t have a choice.

Oh, what I would n’t (G)give to have you ly ing by my side (Em7)right here.

(F)’Cause, ba

by,

(Fmaj7)when you left (G)I lost a part of (Em7)me.

It’s (F)still so hard to be (Fmaj7)lieve.

Come (G)back, ba by, please, ’cause (Em7)we be long to (F)geth er.

Who else am I gon na (Fmaj7)lean on when times (G)get rough?

Who’s gon na talk to (Em7)me on the phone till the sun (F)comes up?

Who’s gon na take your (Fmaj7)place?

There ain’t no bod (G)y bet ter.

Oh ba by, ba by, (Em7)we be long to (F)geth er.

I can’t (Fmaj7)sleep at night

when you are on my mind.

Bob by (Em7)Wo mack’s on the ra (F)di o sing in’ to me, “If you (Fmaj7)think you’re lone (G)ly now.” (CN.C.)Wait a min ute, this is too deep, too deep.

I got ta change the sta tion.

So I turn the dial, (G)try in’ to catch a break.

And (Em7)then I hear Ba (F)by face.

“I on ly (Fmaj7)think of you” (G)and it’s break in’ my heart.

I’m try in’ to (Em7)keep it to geth er (F)but I’m fall ing a part.

I’m feel ing (Fmaj7)all out of my el e (G)ment.

Throw ing things, cry ing, try in’ to (Em7)fig ure out where the hell I (F)went wrong.

The pain re flect ed in this (Fmaj7)song ain’t e ven half of (G)what I’m feel ing in side.

I need you, (Em7)need you back in my life.

Ba

by,

(Em7)we be long to (F)geth er, ba

by.

(Fmaj7)When you left (G)I lost a part of (Em7)me.

It’s (F)still so hard to be (Fmaj7)lieve.

Come (G)back, ba by, please, ’cause (Em7)we be long to (F)geth er.

Who am I gon na (Fmaj7)lean on when times (G)get rough?

Who’s gon na talk to (Em7)me till the sun (F)comes up?

Who’s gon na take your (Fmaj7)place?

There ain’t no bod (G)y bet er.

Oh, ba by, ba by, (Em7)we be long to (F)geth er.

(Fmaj7)Ooo,

(G)yeah.

(Em7)Ooo,

(F)yeah.

(Fmaj7)Ooo,

(G)yeah.

(Em7)Ooo,

(F)yeah.

We Belong Together by Mariah Carey — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “We Belong Together by Mariah Carey 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 80 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 "We Belong Together" 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 "We Belong Together"?
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.