White Flag

by Dido

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Lyrics

(Dm)I know you think that I should n’t still love you, to I’ll (Am)tell you that.

And But if (Dm)I did n’t say it, well, I’d still have felt it.

can’t (Am)Where’s the sense in that?

I prom ise (C)I’m not try ing to make your life hard er; I’ll re (Gm)turn to where we were.

But I will go down with this (F)ship;

and I won’t (Gm)put my hands up and sur (Dm)ren der.

There will be (Bb)no white flag a bove my (F)door;

I’m in (C)love and al ways

will be

(Dm)I know I left too much mess and de struc tion to come (Am)back a gain.

And I caused (Dm)noth ing but trou ble; I un der stand if you can’t (Am)talk to me a gain.

I prom ise (C)And if live by the rules that it’s o ver, then I’m (Gm)sure that that makes sense.

And I will go down with this (F)ship;

and I won’t (Gm)put my hands up and sur (Dm)ren der.

There will be (Bb)no white flag a bove my (F)door;

I’m in (C)love and al ways

will be

(C)love and al ways

will be.

And when we (F)meet,

which I’m sure we will,

all that was (Am)there

will be there still.

I’ll let it (Gm)pass,

and hold my tongue,

and you will (C)think

that I’ve moved on.

I will go down with this (F)ship;

and I won’t (Gm)put my hands up and sur (Dm)ren der.

There will be (Bb)no white flag a bove my (F)door;

I’m in (C)love and al ways

will be.

I will go down with this (F)ship;

and I won’t (Gm)put my hands up and sur (Dm)ren der.

There will be (Bb)no white flag a bove my (F)door;

I’m in (C)love and al ways

will be.

I will go down with this (F)ship;

and I won’t (Gm)put my hands up and sur (Dm)ren der.

There will be (Bb)no white flag a bove my (F)door;

I’m in (C)love and al ways

will be.

White Flag by Dido — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “White Flag” by Dido 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 Bb at 88 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 "White Flag" 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 "White Flag"?
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.