Without Her

by Harry Nilsson

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I spend the night in a chair think ing she’ll be there, but she nev er comes.

And then I wake up and wipe the sleep from my eyes, and I rise to face an oth er day with out her.

Do, do, do, do, do, do, (Dm7)do, do, do, do.

It’s just no (A7)good an y more when you walk thru the door of an emp ty room, and then you (Em7)go in side and set a (A7)ta ble for one.

It’s no (Dm7)fun when you spend a (G7)day with out her.

Do, do, do, do, do, do, (Dm7)do, do, do, do.

We burst the (G)pret ty bal loon, took us (D7)to the moon; such a (G)beau ti ful thing.

But it’s end ed now and it sounds like a lie if I (Dm7)said I’d rath er die than live with (C)out her.

Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do.

Love is a beau (A7)ti ful thing when it knows how to swing and it grooves like a clock, but the hands on the clock tell the (A7)lov ers to part, and it’s break ing my heart to have to (G7)spend an oth er day with out her.

Do, do, do, do, do, do, (Dm7)do, do, do, do.

I spend the night (A7)in a chair think ing (Dm7)she’ll be there, but she (G7)nev er comes.

And then I (Em7)wake up and wipe the sleep from my eyes, and I rise to face an oth er (G7)day with (Em7)out her.

Do, do, do, do, do, do, (Dm7)do.

Can’t go on with out her.

Do, do, do, do, do, do, (Dm7)do.

There’s no (G7)song with out her.

It’s all wrong with (Em7)out her.

Do, do, do, do, do, do, (Dm7)do.

Can’t go on with out her.

Do, do, do, do, do, do, (Dm7)do.

There’s no (G7)song with out her.

It’s all wrong with

Without Her by Harry Nilsson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Without Her” by Harry Nilsson 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 120 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 "Without Her" 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 "Without Her"?
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.