Teach Your Children

by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
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Lyrics

(D)You

who are on the road

must have a (D)code

that you can (A)live by,

and (D)so

be come your (G7)self,

be cause the past

is just a good bye.

(D)Teach

your chil dren (G7)well;

their fa ther’s (D)hell

did slow ly go by.

And (D)feed

them on your (G7)dreams,

the one they (D)pick,

the one you’ll know by.

Don’t you ev er ask them (G)why;

if they told you, you would (D)cry,

so just look at them and (Bm)sigh

and know they (D)love

you.

(D)Can you

hear and

(G)do you

care?

they’ll

(D)Do you

see, you

(A)must be

free to

(D)teach your

chil dren?

(G)You’ll be

lieve they’ll

(D)make a

world that

(A)we can

free to

live in.

Teach Your Children — Piano Lead Sheet

"Teach Your Children" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Teach Your Children

Where are the chord symbols for "Teach Your Children" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Teach Your Children" is in D.
What key is "Teach Your Children" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young played in?
Teach Your Children is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Teach Your Children"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Teach Your Children" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Teach Your Children"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Teach Your Children"?
"Teach Your Children" was originally performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young can I play here?
Try "WOODEN SHIPS", "OUR HOUSE", "TEACH YOUR CHILDREN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Teach Your Children" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Teach Your Children" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Teach Your Children"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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