Can a complete beginner play "Lullaby"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Lullaby" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Lullaby"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lullaby" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Lullaby — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Lullaby" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 88 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

(Am)Hush (G)now, (C)ba (G)by, (Am)don’t (G)you (F)cry. That (F)Rest (G)your (Am7)wings, (G6)my (Am7)but (C)ter (F)fly. And Peace (G)will (Am)come (G)to (C)you in (F)time, and (Am)I (G)will (C)sing this (Fsus2)lull (G7sus)a (C)by. (Am)Know, (G)though, (C)I (G)must (Am)leave, (G)my (F)child. That (F)I (G)would (Am7)stay (G6)here (Am7)by (C)your (F)side! And if (G)you (Am)wake (G)be (C)fore I’m (F)gone, re (Am)mem (G)ber (C)this sweet (Fsus2)lull (G7sus)a (C)by. (C)by. And (CN.C.)oh, through (Fsus2)dark ness, don’t you (Dm)ev (C)er (G)stop (Am)be (C)liev (F)ing. With (Fsus2)love a (C)lone, with (Dm)love (C)you’ll find (Am)your (Fsus2)way, my (Am7)love. The (Am)world (G)has (C)turned (G)the (Am)day (G)to (F)dark; I (F)leave (G)this (Am7)night (G6)with (Am7)heav (C)y (F)heart. When I (G)re (Am)turn (G)to (C)dry your (F)eyes, (Am)I (G)will (C)sing this (Fsus2)lull (G7sus)a (C)by. Yes, (Am)I (G)will (C)sing this (Fsus2)lull (Gsus)a (C)by. (Am)Ooh, (F6)ooh, (C)ooh.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: C
Tempo: 88 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Josh Groban

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How to Play "Lullaby" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.