Winter Song

by Sara Bareilles

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Lyrics

(Bbm)Bum bum bum bum (Ab)bum bum (Db)bum bum bum bum bum bum (Gb)bum bum bum bum (Bbm)bum bum (Bbm)bum bum.

(Bbm)This is my win (Ab)ter song (Db)to you.

The storm is com (Gb)ing soon; it rolls (Bbm)in from (Bbm)the sea.

My voice, a bea (Ab)con in (Db)the night.

My words will be (Gb)your light to car (Bbm)ry you (Bbm)to me.

Is love a (Gb)live?

Is love a (Absus4)live?

Is love…

(Bbm)They say that things (Ab)just can (Db)not grow be neath the win (Gb)ter snow, (Gbsus2)or so I have been told.

They say we’re bur (Ab)ied (Db)far

just like a dis (Gb)tant star I sim (Bbm)ply can (Bbm)not hold.

Is love a (Gb)live?

Is love a (Absus4)live?

Is love a (Db)live?

This is my win ter song.

De cem ber nev er felt so long

’cause you’re not where you be long,

in (Absus4)side my (Db)arms.

(Bbm)Bum bum bum bum (Ab)bum bum (Db)bum bum bum bum bum bum (Gb)bum bum bum bum (Bbm)bum bum (Bbm)bum bum.

(Bbm)I still be lieve (Ab)in sum (Db)mer days.

The sea sons al (Gb)ways change and life will (Db)find a way.

I’ll be your har (Ab)vest er (Db)of light and send it out to night so we can (Db)start a gain.

Is love a (Db)arms.

(Bbm)This is my win (Ab)ter song (Db)to you.

The storm is com (Gb)ing soon; it rolls (Bbm)in from (Bbm)the sea.

My love, a bea (Ab)con in (Db)the night.

My words will be (Gb)your light to car (Bbm)ry you to (Absus4)me.

Is love a (Db)live?

Is love a (Gbsus2)live?

Is love a (Bbm)live?

Is love a (Absus4)live?

Is love a (Db)live?

Is love a (Gbsus2)live?

Is love a (Bbm)live?

Is love a (Absus4)live?

Is love a (Db)live?

Is love a (Gbsus2)live?

Is love a (Bbm)live?

Is love a (Absus4)live?

Is love a (Db)live?

Is love a live?

Is love a live?

Is love a live?

Winter Song by Sara Bareilles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Winter Song” by Sara Bareilles 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 100 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 "Winter Song" 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 "Winter Song"?
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.