You Wear It Well

by Rod Stewart

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Lyrics

(D6)I had (G)noth ing to do think on this hot af ter noon te, but to (A)sit on down and write you a line.

(D6)shows?

I been (G)mean in’ to phone blues you, but from Min ne my so ta, hell, (A)sure it’s been a ver y long (D6)time.

You wear wear it well.

A (Em7)lit tle old fash (D)time, ioned but I (Em11)land don’t so mind.

(A)fine.

Re Well, I sup (G)pose ing you’re par think in’, “I bet he’s sink in’ te, or he (A)would a kept in touch ’n’ with me.” (D6)shows?

Though I (G)home ain’t sick beg blues gin’, and I’m los in’ cal head, ta, I (A)have n’t do a want you to (D6)know that you wear it well.

A (Em7)There ain’t a la (D)time, dy in the (Em11)land don’t so mind.

(A)fine.

Re mem ber, them

Well, I (D)ain’t for (G)get tin’ that you were once (D)mine,

but I (G)blew it with out e ven (D)try in’.

Now I’m (G)eat in’ my heart out, (A)try’n to get a let ter through.

(Em7)Since you been gone, it’s hard to (Em7)car ry on.

I wan na (D)write a bout the

You Wear It Well by Rod Stewart — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Wear It Well” by Rod Stewart 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 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 "You Wear It Well" 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 "You Wear It Well"?
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.