When The War Is Over

by Cold Chisel

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Lyrics

Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.

Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.

When the war is o ver, got to get a way,

Pack my bags to no place, in no time, no day.

You and I, we used each oth er’s shoul der,

still so young, but some how so much old er.

How can (E)I go home and not get (E)blown a way?

You and I had our (C#m)sights set on some thing,

hope this does n’t mean our (A)days are num bered.

I got plans for more than a want ed man.

All a round this cha os and mad ness,

can’t help feel ing noth ing (A)more than sad ness,

on ly choice to face it the best I can.

When the war is o ver, got to start a gain,

try to hold a trace of what it was back (D)then.

You and I, we sent each oth er sto ries,

just a page, I’m lost in all its glor ies.

How can (E)I go home and not get (E)blown a (A)way?

Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.

Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.

Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.

Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.

Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.

Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.

When The War Is Over by Cold Chisel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When The War Is Over” by Cold Chisel 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 A at 94 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 The War Is Over" 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 War Is Over"?
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.