Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)

by Phillip Keveren

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Where were you when the world stopped turn in’

that Sep tem ber (C)day?

Out in the yard with your wife and chil dren or (G)work in’ on some stage in L.

(C)A.?

Did you (F)stand there in shock at the (C)sight of the black smoke (F)ris in’ a gainst that blue (C)sky?

Did you (F)shout out in an ger in (C)fear for your neigh bor, or (Am)did you just sit down and (F)cry?

Did you (C)weep for the chil dren, they lost their dear loved ones, (G)pray for the ones who don’t (C)know?

Did you re joice for the peo ple who walked from the rub ble and (G)sob for the ones left be (C)low?

Did you (F)burst out in pride for the (C)Red, White and Blue and (F)he roes who died just (C)doin’ what they do?

Did you (F)look up to heav en for (C)some kind of an swer and (Am)look at your self and (F)what real ly mat ters?

I’m just a sing er of (C)sim ple songs.

I’m not a real po lit i cal (C)man.

I watch (F)C N N, but I’m (C)not sure I can tell you the (Am)dif f’rence in I raq and I (F)ran.

But I know Je sus and (C)I talk to God, and I re (F)mem ber this from when I was (C)young:

(F)faith, hope and love are some (C)good things He gave us, and the great est is (F)love.

Where were you when the world stopped turn in’

that Sep tem ber (C)day?

Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning) by Phillip Keveren — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)” by Phillip Keveren 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 C at 116 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 "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)" 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 "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)"?
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.