Is "A Guy Like You" 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 Guy Like You"?

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 Guy Like You" use?

Just 44 chords: A, A9, Am, Am7, B, B7, Bb, Bb9, +36 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Alan Menken songs work for kids?

Try "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS", "Beauty And The Beast". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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A Guy Like You

· by Alan Menken

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Lyrics

(Gmaj9)Par is, the (G6)cit y of (Gmaj7)lov ers is (Am)glow ing this (G)eve ning.

(Em7)True, that’s be cause it’s on (Gmaj7)fi re but (A9)still, there’s “l’a (D7sus)mour.”

(F)Some where out (G)there in the (Cmaj9)night

(Cm6)her heart is al so a (Bm7)light,

and (Am7)I know the (Bm7)guy she just (Cmaj7)might be (C#)burn ing (B)for...

A guy like (Am7)you

she's nev er (G)known, kid.

A guy like you (Am7)a girl does (D7)not meet ev ’ry (G)day.

You’ve got a (F#)look

that’s all your (Em)own, kid.

Could there be two?

Like you?

No (D7)way!

Those oth er (Am7)guys

that she could (G)dan gle all look the (Am7)same from ev ’ry (D7)bor ing point of (B)view.

You’re a sur (Am7)prise

from ev ’ry (Bm7)an gle.

Mon Dieu a (Am7)bove, she’s got ta (D9sus)love a (D9)guy like (G6)you.

A guy like (Cm7)you

gets ex tra (Bb)cre dit be cause it’s (Cm7)true you’ve got a (F9)cer tain some thing more.

You’re ac es, kid!

You see that (Am7)face,

you don’t for (Gm)get it.

(Gm)Want some thing (C9sus)new?

That’s you For (F9sus)sure!

We all have (Cm7)gaped

at some A (Bb)don is, but then we (Cm7)crave a meal more (F9)nour ish ing to (Dm7)chew...

and since you’re (Cm7)shaped

like a crois (Dm7)sant is, no ques tion (Cm7)of, she’s got ta (F7)love a guy like (Bb)you!

(G)Call me a hope less ro man tic, but Qua si, I (Bb9)feel it.

(Eb)She wants you so an y mo ment she’ll (A)walk through that (D7sus)door.

(E7)For...

a guy so (Bm7)swell a guy like you I tell you, Qua si, (A)bring there nev er was an oth er, was he?

(Bm7)tell it’s From king to serf (E9)fell to bour ge oi sie, (C#)who.

they’re all a sec ond string You er.

the (Bm9)bell.

You’re the bell (C#)ring er!

When she wants (E9sus)ooh la la,

then she wants (F#9sus)you la la.

She will dis (E7sus)cov er, guy,

you’re one heck (F#7sus)uv a guy.

Who would n’t love a

(D)guy

(E7)like

(A)you?

You got a lot the rest have not, she’s (E7sus)got ta love a guy like (A)you!

A Guy Like You by Alan Menken — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Guy Like You” by Alan Menken 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 G 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 "A Guy Like You" 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 Guy Like You"?: 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 Guy Like You" use?: Just 44 chords: A, A9, Am, Am7, B, B7, Bb, Bb9, +36 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Alan Menken songs work for kids?: Try "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS", "Beauty And The Beast". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.