Is "A Couple Of Swells" 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 "A Couple Of Swells"?

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.

How many chords does "A Couple Of Swells" use?

Just 27 chords: Am, Am7, B7, C, C#dim7, C6, Cm, Cmaj7, +19 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Irving Berlin songs work for kids?

Try "MARIE", "A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY", "BLUE SKIES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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A Couple Of Swells

· by Irving Berlin

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Lyrics

(C6)We’re a (F)cou ple of (C6)swells;

we (Cmaj7)stop at the (C#dim7)best ho (Dm9)tels.

(G7)But (C)we pre (Dm7)fer the (C)coun (E7)try (Am)far (Fm6)a (C)way from the (F)cit (G7)y (C)smells.

(C6)We’re a (F)cou ple of (C6)sports,

the (Cmaj7)pride of the (C#dim7)ten nis (Dm9)courts.

(G7)In (C)June, Ju (Dm7)ly, and (C)Au (E7)gust, (Am)we (Fm6)look (C)cute when we’re (F)dressed (G7)in (C)shorts.

The (E)Van der (F#m7)bilts have (E)asked us (F#m7)up for (Emaj9)tea.

(Cm)We (G)don’t know (Am7)how (D7)to (G)get there, (Am7)no (D7)sir (G7)ee.

(F)We (G7)would (C)drive (Cmaj7)up the (C6)Av e nue, (Am7)but we (Dm7)have n’t got (D7)the (G7)price.

(F)We (G7)would (C)skate (Cmaj7)up the (C6)Av e nue, (Am7)but (A)there (D7)is n’t an y (G7)ice.

(F#dim7)We (G)would (C)ride (E)on a (F6)bi cy cle, (F#dim7)but we (C)have n’t (C#dim7)got a (Dm7)bike.

(G7)So we’ll (C6)walk up the Av e nue.

Yes, (Ebdim)we’ll (Dm7)walk up the Av e nue, and to (D7)walk up the (G7)Av e nue’s (F)what (G7)we (C6)like.

(C6)Wall Street (F)Bank ers are (C6)we,

with (Cmaj7)plen ty of (C#dim7)cur ren (Dm9)cy.

(G7)We’d (C)o pen (Dm7)up the (C)safe, (E7)but (Am)we (Fm6)for (C)got where we (F)put (G7)the (C)key.

(C6)We’re the (F)fav or ite (C6)lads

of (Cmaj7)girls in the (C#dim7)pic ture (Dm9)ads.

(G7)We’d (C)like to (Dm7)tell you (C)who (E7)we (Am)kissed (Fm6)last (C)night, but we (F)can’t (G7)be (C)cads.

The (E)Van der (F#m7)bilts are (E)wait ing (F#m7)at the (Emaj9)club.

(Cm)But (G)how are (Am7)we (D7)to (G)get there?

(Am7)That’s (D7)the (G7)rub.

(F)We (G7)would (C)sail (Cmaj7)up the (C6)Av e nue, (Am7)but we (Dm7)have n’t got (D7)a (G7)yacht.

(F)We (G7)would (C)drive (Cmaj7)up the (C6)Av e nue, (Am7)but (A)the (D7)horse we had was (G7)shot.

(F#dim7)We (G)would (C)ride (E)on a (F6)trol ley car, (F#dim7)but we (C)have n’t (C#dim7)got the (Dm7)fare.

(G7)So we’ll (C6)walk up the Av e nue.

Yes, (Ebdim)we’ll (Dm7)walk up the Av e nue, yes we’ll (D7)walk up the (G7)Av e nue (F)’til (G7)we’re (C6)like.

(C6)there.

A Couple Of Swells by Irving Berlin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Couple Of Swells” by Irving Berlin 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 140 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 "A Couple Of Swells" 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 "A Couple Of Swells"?: 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.
How many chords does "A Couple Of Swells" use?: Just 27 chords: Am, Am7, B7, C, C#dim7, C6, Cm, Cmaj7, +19 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Irving Berlin songs work for kids?: Try "MARIE", "A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY", "BLUE SKIES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.