Whenever, Wherever

by Shakira

🎹 Loading song
Preparing player…
1
Play in Full ModesMore Songs for Kids

Lyrics

(C#m)Luck y you were born that far a way, so we could both make fun of dis tance.

(A)Luck y that I love a for eign land for (B)so the luck y fact of your ex ist ence.

(C#m)Ba by, I would climb the An des, sole ly to count the freck les on your bod y.

(A)Nev er could i mag ine there were on ly ten mil lion ways to (B)love some bod y.

(F#m)Le doh lo le lo le (C#m)le doh lo le lo le.

(A)Can’t you see

(G#5)I’m at your feet?

When ev er, wher ev er we’re meant to (B)be to geth er.

(C#m)I’ll be there and (A)you’ll be near, and that’s the (B)deal, my dear.

There o ver, here un der, you’ll nev er (B)have to won der.

(C#m)We can al ways (A)play by ear, but that’s the (B)deal, my (Cdim)dear.

(C#m)Luck y that my lips not on ly mum ble, they spill kiss es like a foun tain.

(A)Luck y that my breasts are small and hum ble, (B)so you don’t con fuse them your with moun tains.

(C#m)Luck y I have strong legs like my moth er, to run for cov er when I need it, (A)and these could two eyes that, for no oth er, that when you leave will (B)cry like riv ers.

(F#m)Le doh lo le lo le (C#m)le doh lo le lo le.

(A)At your feet,

(G#5)I’m at your feet.

When ev er, wher ev er we’re meant to (B)be to geth er.

(C#m)I’ll be there and (A)you’ll be near, and that’s the (B)deal, my dear.

There o ver, here un der, you’ll nev er (B)have to won der.

(C#m)We can al ways (A)play by ear, but that’s the (B)deal, my (Cdim)dear.

(F#m)Le doh lo le lo le (C#m)le doh lo le lo le.

(A)Think out loud,

(B)say it a gain.

(F#m)Lo doh lo le lo le lo le, (C#m)tell me one more time (A)that you’ll live

(B)lost in my eyes.

feel.

When ev er, wher ev er we’re meant to be to geth er.

(C#m)I’ll be there and (A)you’ll be near and that’s the (B)deal, my dear.

There o ver, here un der, (E)you’ve got me (B)head o ver heels.

There’s noth ing (A)left to fear if you real ly feel the (B)way (Cdim)I feel.

When ev er, wher ev er we’re meant to be to geth er.

(C#m)I’ll be there and (A)you’ll be near and that’s the (B)deal, my dear.

There o ver, here un der, (E)you’ve got me (B)head o ver heels.

There’s noth ing (A)left to fear if you real ly feel the (B)way (Cdim)I (C#m)feel.

Whenever, Wherever by Shakira — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Whenever, Wherever by Shakira 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 120 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 "Whenever, Wherever" 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 "Whenever, Wherever"?
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.