Yours

by Russell Dickerson

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I was a (F5)boat stuck in a (C5)bot tle that nev er got the (Am7)chance to touch the (Gsus)sea;

just for (F5)got on the shelf, no (C5)wind in the sails, go ing no where with no one (Gsus)but me.

I was (F5)one in a hun dred (C5)bil lion, a burned out star in a gal ax (Gsus)y;

just (F5)lost in the sky, (C5)won der ing why ev ’ry one else shines out but (Gsus)me.

But I came to life (C)when I first kissed you.

The best “me” (G)has his arms a round you.

You make me bet ter (C)than I was be fore.

Thank God (Gsus)I’m yours.

I was a (Fsus2)worn out set of (C)shoes,

(Am7)wan der ing the cit y (Gsus)streets;

an oth er (Fsus2)face in the crowd, (C)head look ing down, lost in the sound of a lone ly mel o (Gsus)dy.

Emp ty (Fsus2)pock ets at a rou (C)lette,

al ways land ing on a lost (Gsus)bet;

just (Fsus2)live for the spin and (C)hope for the win, go all in just to lose a (Gsus)gain.

But I came to life (C)when I first kissed you.

The best “me” (G)has his arms a round you.

You make me bet ter (C)than I was be fore.

Thank God (G)I’m yours.

The worst “me” is (C)just a long gone mem o ry.

You put a new (G)heart beat in side of me.

You make me bet ter (C)than I was be fore.

Thank God (G)I’m yours.

I was a (Fsus2)boat stuck in a (C)bot tle that nev er got the (Am7)chance to touch the (Gsus)sea.

I came to life (C)when I first kissed you.

The best “me” (G)has his arms a round you.

You make me bet ter (C)than I was be fore.

Thank God (Gsus)I’m yours.

The worst “me” is (C)just a long gone mem o ry.

You put a new (G)heart beat in side of me.

You make me bet ter (C)than I was be fore.

Thank God I’m yours.

I came to life (C)when I first kissed you.

The best “me” (G)has his arms a round you.

You make me bet ter (C)than I was be fore.

Thank God (Gsus)I’m yours.

The worst “me” is (C)just a long gone mem o ry.

You put a new (G)heart beat in side of me.

You make me bet ter (C)than I was be fore.

Thank God I’m yours.

Thank God (Gsus)I’m yours.

Yours by Russell Dickerson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Yours” by Russell Dickerson 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 C at 136 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 "Yours" 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 "Yours"?
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.