White Suburban

by Skylar Grey

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Lyrics

I knew you be fore.

Took a life time to for (Ab)get,

but as my eyes meet (Ab)yours,

I take

all

I can get.

They (Dbmaj9)light

up the (Eb)shad ows

of my (Fm7)heart,

re turn (Eb)stol en works of (Dbmaj9)art.

Yet (Eb)you can’t dis cern this (Gb)mo ment’s

grace.

But I

still re (Db6)mem ber you

in that big old white Sub ur ban;

and though you (Db)look right past (Db)me with dis re gard,

the (Bb7sus)first

won’t (Dbsus2)hap

pen (Fm)twice.

My gaze shifts to the (Abmaj7)ground.

More a lone than I was (Abmaj7)then.

I have searched (Ab)your eyes,

but (Gb)they don’t com pre hend.

I (Dbmaj9)crawl back in to the (Eb)shad ows

of my (Fm7)heart,

and just (Eb)sit there in the (Dbmaj9)dark,

where you don’t re quite the (Gb)love you (Bbm)still (Fb)take.

But (Ab)I

still re (Dbmaj7)mem ber you

in that big old white Sub ur ban.

And though you (Db)look right past (Db)me with dis re gard,

and al though I’ve (Db)since moved on,

and I’ve been in love a few times,

there’s still a (Db)piece of me (Db)that holds on to you.

’Cause the (Bb7sus)first

won’t (Dbsus2)hap

pen (Fm)twice,

it (Abmaj7)won’t hap pen twice,

it (Ab5)won’t (G5)hap pen twice.

Ooh,

I re (Db6/9)mem ber you

in that big old white Sub ur ban.

And al though you (Dbmaj7)look right past me with

dis re gard,

and al though I’ve (Dbmaj9)since moved on,

and I’ve been in love a few times,

there’s still a (Db)piece of me

(Db)that can’t let go of you.

’Cause the (Bb7sus)first

won’t

hap pen

twice.

White Suburban by Skylar Grey — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “White Suburban” by Skylar Grey 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 Db at 72 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 "White Suburban" 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 Suburban"?
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.