Without Us (Theme From Family Ties)

by Jeff Barry

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I (F)bet we’ve been to (Am)geth er

for a (Dm7)mil lion years,

and I’ll (Am7)bet we’ll be to (A7)geth er for a (G9sus)mil lion more.

Oh, it’s (Bbm6)like I start ed breath in’ on the (F)night we kissed,

and I (A7sus)can’t re mem ber (A7)what I ev er (C)did be fore.

What would we (Gmaj7)do,

ba by,

with out (Bm7)us?

What would we (Cmaj9)do,

ba by,

with out (G)us?

And there (Am7)ain’t no noth in’ (Cm9)we can’t love each (Bm7)oth er through.

What would we (A7sus)do,

ba by,

with out (Cmaj7)us?

(C)Sha la la la.

If it’s (F)bet we’ve been to (Am)geth er

for a (Dm7)mil lion years,

and I’ll (Am7)bet we’ll be to (A7)geth er

for a (G9sus)mil lion more.

Oh, it’s (Bbm6)like I start ed breath in’ on the (F)night we kissed,

and I (A7sus)can’t re mem ber (A7)what I ev er (C)did be fore.

What would we (Gmaj7)do, ba by,

with out (Bm7)us?

What would we (Cmaj9)do, ba by,

with out (G)us?

And there (Am7)ain’t no noth in’ (Cm9)we can’t love each (Bm7)oth er through.

What would we (A7sus)do, ba by,

with out (Cmaj7)us?

(C)Sha la la la.

If it’s

You’ve got my num ber,

and I know you know it.

And I’m stick in’ with you till the (G)end.

Ooh, I’m in trou ble,

if I ev er lost you.

I’d spend my whole life

(Bm7)look in’ for you a gain.

You’ve got my num ber,

you’ve got my num ber,

you’ve got my num ber.

(C)What would we (Cmaj7)us?

(Bm7)Sha la la la.

You’ve got my num ber,

you’ve got my num ber,

you’ve got my num ber.

(C)Sha la la la.

Without Us (Theme From Family Ties) by Jeff Barry — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Without Us (Theme From Family Ties) by Jeff Barry 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 Bb at 100 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 Us (Theme From Family Ties)" 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 Us (Theme From Family Ties)"?
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.