While My Guitar Gently Weeps

· by The Beatles

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While My Guitar Gently Weeps

The Beatles110 BPM

Lyrics

I (Gm)look at you (Gm)all, see the (Gm)love there that’s (Gm)sleep ing

while my gui (F)tar gent ly (C)weeps.

I (Gm)look at the (Gm)floor and I (Gm)see it needs (Gm)sweep ing;

still my gui (F)tar gent ly (Bb)weeps.

I don’t know (Bm)why

no bod y (Bm)told you

how to un (Am)fold

your (D7)love.

I don’t know (Bm)how

some one con (Bm)trolled you,

they bought and (Am)sold

ed (D7)you.

I (Gm)look at the (Gm)world and I (Gm)no tice it’s (Gm)turn ing

while my gui (F)tar gent ly (C)weeps.

For (Gm)ev ’ry mis (Gm)take we must (Gm)sure ly be (Gm)learn ing;

still my gui (F)tar gent ly (Bb)weeps.

I don’t know (Bm)why

you were di (Bm)vert ed;

you were per (Am)vert

ed, (D7)too.

I don’t know (Bm)how

you were in (Bm)vert ed,

no one a (Am)lert

ed (D7)you.

I (D7)you.

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While My Guitar Gently Weeps by The Beatles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” by The Beatles 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 Eb at 104 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 "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" 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 "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"?: 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.