With Or Without You

by U2

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Lyrics

See the stone set in your eyes.

See the thorn twist in your side.

I’ll wait

for you.

Sleight of hand and twist of fate, on a bed of nails she makes me wait.

And I wait

with out you,

with or with out you,

with or with (Cm7)out

you.

Through the storm we reach the shore.

You a give it all but I want more.

And I’m wait

ing for you,

with or with out you,

with or with (Cm7)out

you.

with or with out you, uh huh.

I can’t live

with or with (Cm7)out

you.

And you (Eb)give your self a way.

And you (Cm7)give your self a way.

And you give,

and you give,

and you (Cm7)give your self a way.

My hands are tied,

the bod y bruised.

You got me with

noth ing to win

and

(Cm7)noth ing left to lose.

And you

Wth or with out you,

with or with out you, oh.

I can’t live

with or with (Cm)out you.

(Eb)Oh.

(Cm7)Oh.

(Eb)Oh,

oh, oh.

With or with out you,

with or with out you, uh huh.

I can’t live

with or with (Cm)out you,

with or with (Eb)out you.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

Ah.

With Or Without You by U2 — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “With Or Without You” by U2 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 Ab 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 "With Or Without You" 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 "With Or Without You"?
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.
How many chords does "With Or Without You" use?
Just 7 chords: Ab, Abpow, Bb7, Bbsus4, Cm, Cm7, Eb. Take it one section at a time.
What other U2 songs work for kids?
Try "STUCK IN A MOMENT YOU CAN'T GET OUT OF", "BEAUTIFUL DAY", "BEAUTIFUL DAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.