When I Look At You

by Miley Cyrus

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Ev ’ry bod y needs (G)in spi ra tion;

ev ’ry bod y needs

a song,

a beau ti ful (G)mel o dy

when the nights

are long, moon

’cause there is no (C)guar an tee

that this life is (D)eas a y.

Yeah, when (G)my

world is (D)fall ing a part, when there’s (Em7)no

light to break up the dark, that’s when I,

I,

I

(Em7)look at you.

When the (G)waves

are

(D)flood ing the shore and I (Em7)can’t

find my way (C)home an y more, that’s when I,

I,

I

(Em7)look at you.

When I

(Em7)look at you,

I see for (G)give spi ness, tion;

ev ’ry I y see

the truth.

You love me for (G)who I am,

like the stars

hold the moon

’cause right there where (C)they be long,

and I know I’m (D)not a lone.

Yeah, when (G)my

world is (D)fall ing a part, when there’s (Em7)no

light to break up the dark, that’s when I,

I,

I

(Em7)look at you.

When the (G)waves

are

(D)flood ing the shore and I (Em7)can’t

find my way (C)home an y more, that’s when I,

I,

I

(Em7)look at you.

When I

(Em7)look at you,

I see for (Em7)look at you.

(G)You ap (G)pear

(D)just like a (Em)dream to me, (G)just

(G)like ka (D)lei do scope (Em)col ors that (G)cov er me.

(G)All I need, (D)ev ’ry breath (Em)that I breathe.

Don’t you know you’re (D)beau ti ful?

When the waves

are

(D)flood ing the shore and I can’t

find my way (C)home an y more, that’s when I,

I,

I

look at you,

I

(G)look at you.

(I look at (C)you.)

And (G)you ap (C)pear

(D)just like a (Csus2)dream to me.

When I Look At You by Miley Cyrus — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When I Look At You by Miley Cyrus 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 138 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 "When I Look At You" 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 "When I Look At You"?
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.