When She Loved Me

by Sarah McLachlan

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When some bod y (F)loved me, (Bb)ev ’ry (G7)thing was (Csus2)beau ti ful.

(E)Ev ’ry (A)hour we (Dm)spent to geth er (Bb)lives with in my (C)heart.

(F)And when (Gm7)she was (F)sad, (Bb)I was (G7)there to (Csus2)dry her (C)tears; (E)and when (A)she was (Dm)hap py, (F)so was (Bb)I, when (F)she (C7)loved (F)me.

(Bb)Through the sum mer and the fall, we (F)had each (Cm)oth er, (F7)that was (Bb)all.

Just (F)she and (Bb)I to (F)geth er, like (G7)it was meant to (C)be.

(F)And when (Gm7)she was (F)lone ly, (Bb)I was (G7)there to (Csus2)com fort (C)her, and I (F7)knew (Bb)that (F)she (C7)loved (F)me.

(Dm)So the years went (Bbm6)by; I stayed the (F)same.

But (G)she be (Gdim)gan to (F)drift a (Fm6)way; (Eb)I was (A7)left a (Dm)lone.

(Bbm6)Still I (C7)wait ed (Abm)for the (Bb7)day when she’d say, (Gb6)“I will al ways (Abm)love (C7)you.” (F)Lone ly (Gm7)and for (F)got ten, (Bb)nev er (G7)thought she’d (Csus2)look my (C)way, and she (E)smiled at (A)me and (Dm)held me just (Bb)like she used to (C)do, like she (F7)loved (Bb)me when she (F)loved (C7sus2)me.

(F)When some bod y (F)loved me, (Bb)ev ’ry (G7)thing was (Csus2)beau ti ful.

(E)Ev ’ry (A)hour we (Dm)spent to geth er (Bb)lives with in my (C)heart, when (F)she (C7)loved (F)me.

When She Loved Me by Sarah McLachlan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When She Loved Me” by Sarah McLachlan 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 G at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 She Loved Me" 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 She Loved Me"?
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.