Xanadu

by Olivia Newton-John

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A place,

where (C)no bod y (Cm)dared to (G)go,

the (B)love that we came to know,

(G)they call it (C#dim)Xan a du.

And now,

that (C)o pen your (Cm)eyes and (G)see,

that (B)what we have made is real,

(G)we are in (C#dim)Xan a du.

A mil lion lights are danc ing and (C)there you are,

a (Cm)shoot ing star.

An ev er last ing world and you’re (C)here with me e (Cm)ter nal ly.

(G)Xan a du,

(A)Xan a du,

now we are (Cm)here in Xan a du.

(G)Xan a du,

(A)Xan a du,

now we are (Cm)here in Xan a du.

(C)Xan a du your (D)ne on lights will shine

for (D)you

Xan a du.

The love,

the (C)ech oes of (Cm)long a (G)go,

you (B)need ed the world to know,

(G)they are in (C#dim)Xan a du.

The dream

that (C)came through a (Cm)mil lion (G)years,

that (B)lived on through all the tears,

(G)it came to (C#dim)Xan a du.

A mil lion lights are danc ing and (C)there you are, a (Cm)shoot ing star.

An ev er last ing world and you’re (C)here with me e (Cm)ter nal ly.

(G)Xan a du,

(A)Xan a du,

now we are (Cm)here in Xan a du.

(G)Xan a du,

(A)Xan a du,

now we are (Cm)here in Xan a du.

(C)Xan a du your (D)ne on lights will shine

for (D)you Xan a du.

The love, Now that I’m here, now that you’re near

in (D)Xan a

(G)du.

Now that I’m here, now that you’re near

in (G)Xan

(Bm)a

(D)du.

(D)Xan a (Eb)du.

Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John 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 G at 100 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 "Xanadu" 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 "Xanadu"?
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.