Is "What I Am" 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 "What I Am"?

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.

How many chords does "What I Am" use?

Just 5 chords: Asus2, Bsus2, D, Dsus2, Em. Take it one section at a time.

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What I Am

· by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians

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Lyrics

(Bsus2)I’m not a ware of too man y things, I (Asus2)know what I know, if you (Bsus2)know what I mean.

Phi los o phy

is the talk on a (Bsus2)ce re al box.

Re li gion

is the (Asus2)smile on a dog.

I’m not a ware of too man y things, I (Asus2)know what I know, if you (Bsus2)know what I mean.

(Em)Choke me in the (D)shal low wa ter,

be (Em)fore I get too deep.

(Bsus2)What I am is (Dsus2)what I am, are you (Asus2)what you are or what?

What I am is (Dsus2)what I am, are you (Asus2)what you are or what?

(Bsus2)I’m not a ware of too man y things, I (Asus2)know what I know, if you (Bsus2)know what I mean.

Phi los o phy

is a walk on the (Bsus2)slip per y rock.

Re li gion

is a (Asus2)light in the fog.

I’m not a ware of too man y things, I (Asus2)know what I know, if you (Bsus2)know what I mean.

(Em)Choke me in the (D)shal low wa ter,

be (Em)fore I get too deep.

(Bsus2)Choke me in the (Dsus2)shal low wa ter be (Asus2)fore I get too deep.

Choke me in the (Dsus2)shal low wa ter be (Asus2)fore I get too deep.

What I am is (Dsus2)what I am, are you (Asus2)what you are or what you are?

What I am is (Dsus2)what I am, are you (Asus2)what you are or

what?

Don’t let me get too deep.

Don’t let me get too (Asus2)deep.

(Bsus2)What I am is (Dsus2)what I am, are you (Asus2)what you are or what?

What I Am by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What I Am” by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians 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 B at 144 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 "What I Am" 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 "What I Am"?: 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.
How many chords does "What I Am" use?: Just 5 chords: Asus2, Bsus2, D, Dsus2, Em. Take it one section at a time.