Without You

by Jonathan Larson

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With (Dsus2)out you,

the (Dsus2)ground thaws,

the (Dsus2)rain falls,

the (Dsus2)grass grows.

With (Dsus2)out you,

the (Dsus2)seeds root,

the (Dsus2)flow ers bloom,

the (Dsus2)chil dren play,

the (Bm7)stars gleam,

the (Bm7)po ets dream,

the (F#m)ea gles (Gsus2)fly

with out you.

The (Bm7)earth turns,

the (Bm7)sun riv er burns,

but (F#m)I (Gsus2)die

with out

you.

With (Dsus2)out you,

the (Dsus2)breeze warms,

the (Dsus2)girl smiles,

the (Dsus2)cloud moves.

With (Dsus2)out you,

the (Dsus2)tides change,

the (Dsus2)boys ers run,

the (Dsus2)o ceans crash,

the (Bm7)crowds roar,

the (Bm7)days ets soar,

the (F#m)ba bies (Gsus2)cry

with out you.

The (Bm7)moon glows,

the (Bm7)sun riv er flows,

but (F#m)I (Gsus2)die

with out

you.

With

The world re (Dsus2)vives,

col ors re (Dsus2)new,

but I know (A)blue,

(Am)on ly (G)blue,

(Gm)lone ly (D)blue,

with in me (Asus)blue

with (D)out you.

With (Bm7)I’m gone

’cause (F#m)I (Gsus2)die

with out

you,

with out

you,

with out

you,

with out

you.

Without You by Jonathan Larson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Without You by Jonathan Larson 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 D at 110 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 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 "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.