Woodstock

by Joni Mitchell

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I came up on a child of God, he was (A7sus)walk in’ a long the road.

And I asked him, “Where are you go in’?” and this he told

me:

“I’m go in’ on is down to Yas gur’s Farm, I’m gon na (A7sus)join in a rock and roll band.

I’m gon na camp out on the land, I’m gon na try and get my soul

free.”

We are (A7sus)star

dust,

we are gold

en, and we’ve (Em11)got to get our (D)selves back to the (Em11)gar

den.

Then can I walk be side you?

God, I have (A7sus)come here to lose the smog,

and I feel him, to be a cog in and some thing turn

ing.

Well may be it is just the time of year, I’m gon or (A7sus)may be it’s the time of man.

I don’t know camp out who I am, but you know life and is for learn

ing.

We are (A7sus)star

dust,

we are gold

en, and we’ve (Em11)got to get our (D)selves back to the (Em11)gar

den.

Then

By the time we got to Wood stock, we were (A7sus)half a mil lion strong, and ev ’ry where there was song and

cel e bra

tion.

And I dreamed I saw the bomb ers

rid ing (A7sus)shot gun in the sky, and they were turn in’ in

to but ter flies

a (Em11)bove our na

tion.

We are (A7sus)star

dust,

bil lion year old car bon, we are gold

en,

caught in the dev il’s bar gain.

And we’ve (Em11)got to get our (D)selves back to the (A7sus)gar

den.

Doo

doo

(A7sus)doo

doo.

Doo doo

doo doo doo doo.

Doo doo doo

doo doo doo doo.

Doo (Em7)doo doo doo doo doo.

Doo (Em11)doo doo doo.

Woodstock by Joni Mitchell — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Woodstock by Joni Mitchell 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 E at 108 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 "Woodstock" 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 "Woodstock"?
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.