Who Cares? (So Long As You Care For Me)

· by George Gershwin

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(C)Let it rain and (Ab7)thun der!

(Db)Let a mil lion (Dm7)firms (G9)go (C)un der!

(C)I am not con (Ab7)cerned with (Db)stock and bonds that (Dm7)I’ve (G9)been (C)burned with.

(Em)I love you and (Am6)you love me.

And (Em)that’s how it will (Am)al ways be, and (G)noth ing else can (Am)ev er mean a (Dm7)thing.

(C)Who cares what the (Ab7)pub lic (G)chat ters?

(C)Love’s the on ly (Ab7)thing that (G)mat ters.

Who (Cmaj7)cares

if the (E)sky

cares to (A)fall

in the (D)sea?

Who (C)cares (F)how (C)his (Ebdim)to ry (Dm7)rates me,

(C)long as your kiss in (Ab7)tox i (G)cates (G7)me!

(Cmaj7)Why

should I (E)care?

Life is (Am)one long ju (Am)bi (D9)lee,

so long as (C)I care (F#dim)for (G7sus)you

(A7)and (Dm7)you care (G13)for (C)me.

Who (Cmaj7)cares

if the (E)sky

cares to (A)fall

in the (D)sea?

Who (C)cares (F)how (C)his (Ebdim)to ry (Dm7)rates me,

(C)long as your kiss in (Ab7)tox i (G)cates (G7)me!

(Cmaj7)Why

should I (E)care?

Life is (Am)one long ju (Am)bi (D9)lee,

so long as (C)I care (F#dim)for (G7sus)you

(A7)and (Dm7)you care (G13)for (C)me.

Who (Dm7)you care (G13)for (C)me.

Who Cares? (So Long As You Care For Me) by George Gershwin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Who Cares? (So Long As You Care For Me)” by George Gershwin 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 160 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 "Who Cares? (So Long As You Care For Me)" 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 "Who Cares? (So Long As You Care For Me)"?: 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.
What other George Gershwin songs work for kids?: Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.