Who's To Say

by Vanessa Carlton

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Stand up straight;

do your trick, turn on the stars.

Ju pi ter

shines so bright when you’re a round.

They tell us, “Slow down,

we’re too young, “you need to grow.” Well, speed’s the key,

and they don’t know who we are.

And who’s to say

(C#m)we’re not good e nough?

And who’s to say

that (C#m)this is not our love?

Moth er, don’t

tell me friends

are the ones

that I lose,

’cause they bleed

be fore you.

Some times fam ’ly

are the ones

you choose.

It’s too late now;

I (C#m)hold on to (B)this life I’ve (A)found.

And who’s to say

(C#m)we won’t burn it out?

And who’s to say

(C#m)we won’t think in doubt?

Who’s to say

(C#m)we won’t fade to grey?

Who are they

an y way,

an y way?

They don’t know.

And you say we’re too young, but may be (C#m)you’re too old to re mem ber.

And I try to pre tend, but I just (C#m)feel it when we’re to geth er.

And if you don’t be lieve me, you nev er real ly knew us.

You nev er real ly knew.

You and I,

pack ing up

my room.

We feel al right,

but we’re not wel

come.

Soon,

we’ll be driv ing,

’cause they don’t know

who we are.

And who’s to say

(C#m)we won’t stay to geth er?

And who’s to say

(C#m)we aren’t get ting strong er?

And who’s to say

I can’t live

with out you?

Oh.

And who’s to say?

And who’s to say?

And who are they an y way?

Stand up, boy.

I (C#m)shine so bright (B)when you’re a (A)round.

Who's To Say by Vanessa Carlton — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Who's To Say by Vanessa Carlton 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 E at 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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's To Say" 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's To Say"?
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.