When The Right One Comes Along

by Clare Bowen and Sam Palladio

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Lyrics

There’s no (G)mu

(D)sic,

no con (Bm)fet

(G)ti,

crowds don’t cheer

(D)and bells don’t (A)ring.

But you’ll (G)know

(D)it,

I can (Bm)guar (A)an (G)tee

when the (Em)right

one (A7sus)comes

a (D)long.

What they’re (G)think

(D)in’,

what you’re (Bm)feel

(G)in’

you no (D)long er have sup posed to guess.

A All those (G)ques

(D)tions

fi n’ly put re to (G)rest

when the (Em)right

one (A7sus)comes

a (D)long.

Ev ’ry sin gle bro ken (D)heart

will (Gm)lead you to

the truth.

You think you know what you’re (F#m7)look in’ for

till what (Em7)you’re look in’ for finds (A)you.

In a (G)cold

(D)world

it’s a (Bm)warm

(G)place

where you (D)know that you’re sup posed to be.

A mil lion (G)mo

(D)ments

full of sweet re to (G)lief

when the (Em)right

one (A7sus)comes

a (D)long.

Ev ’ry sin gle bro ken (D)heart

will (Gm)lead you to

the truth.

You think you know what you’re (F#m7)look in’ for

till what (Em7)you’re look in’ for finds (A)you.

In a

It’s so (G)eas

(D)y,

noth in’ (Bm)to

(G)it,

though you may

(D)not be lieve me (A)now.

Oh, but I (G)prom

(D)ise,

hon ey, you’ll find (G)out

when the (Em)right

one (A7sus)comes

a (D)long.

And all that (G)chang

(D)es is on ly ev ry (G)thing

when the (Em)right

one (A7sus)comes

a (D)long.

When The Right One Comes Along by Clare Bowen and Sam Palladio — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When The Right One Comes Along by Clare Bowen and Sam Palladio 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 D at 132 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 The Right One Comes Along" 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 The Right One Comes Along"?
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.