Is "With These Hands" 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 These Hands"?

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 These Hands" use?

Just 20 chords: A7, Am, Am7, C, C#dim, C6, C7, Cmaj7, +12 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Tom Jones songs work for kids?

Try "WHAT'S NEW PUSSYCAT?", "Delilah", "IT'S NOT UNUSUAL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

With These Hands

· by Tom Jones

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Lyrics

(C)With these hands

I will (Dm9)cling to (G7)you,

I’m yours for (C#dim)ev er and a (Dm)day.

(C)With these hands,

(C6)I will (F)bring to you,

a ten der love as (D)warm as (G7sus)May.

(C)With this heart

I will (Dm9)sing to (G7)you,

long af ter (C7)stars have lost their (F)glow,

(E7)and

(Am)with these hands

I’ll pro (C)vide for you,

should there (D7)be a storm y (Fm7)sea, I’ll turn the (C)tide for (Am7)you,

(D#dim)and I’ll (C)nev

er,

no, I’ll (C)nev

(Am)er

let

(G7)you go.

(C)With these hands

I will (Dm9)cling to (G7)you,

I’m yours for (C#dim)ev er and a (Dm)day.

(C)With these hands,

(C6)I will (F)bring to you,

a ten der love as (D)warm as (G7sus)May.

(C)With this heart

I will (Dm9)sing to (G7)you,

long af ter (C7)stars have lost their (F)glow,

(E7)and

(Am)with these hands

I’ll pro (C)vide for you,

should there (D7)be a storm y (Fm7)sea, I’ll turn the (C)tide for (Am7)you,

(D#dim)and I’ll (C)nev

er,

no, I’ll (C)nev

(Am)er

let

(G7)you go.

go.

With These Hands by Tom Jones — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “With These Hands” by Tom Jones 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 80 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a wonderful workout for chromatic chord movement — you'll navigate through passing diminished chords like C#dim, D#dim, and F#dim that connect your major and minor shapes by half-step, so pay close attention to those moments where your right hand only needs to shift one or two fingers to land the next voicing. Your left hand keeps an octave bass pattern at a relaxed 80 BPM, which gives you breathing room, but don't rush those octave jumps — lock them in hands-separate first until they feel automatic. The trickiest spots will be transitions into Dm9 and G9, where you're stretching beyond basic triads; isolate those two-chord pairs and loop them slowly until the shape sits in your hand. Use a little sustain pedal to smooth the romantic legato feel, lifting cleanly on each chord change so the diminished passing tones don't blur together. This is the piece that'll make jazz-style voice leading feel natural under your fingers — once these chromatic walks click, you'll carry that skill into everything you play next.

Frequently asked questions

Is "With These Hands" 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 These Hands"?: 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 These Hands" use?: Just 20 chords: A7, Am, Am7, C, C#dim, C6, C7, Cmaj7, +12 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Tom Jones songs work for kids?: Try "WHAT'S NEW PUSSYCAT?", "Delilah", "IT'S NOT UNUSUAL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.