A Kiss Goodnight

by Richard Sherman

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Lyrics

To the (C)land of i mag i (Ab7)na tion there’s a (C)won drous mag i cal (Ab7)door.

No one (C)knows where the door is (Am)hid den, yet we’ve (D7)all been there be (Gsus)fore.

(G7)For with (C)in ev ’ry heart lies a (E)se cret that re (F6)veals the mys ter (Gbdim)y,

and the (C)se cret is this: just a (Adim)gen tle kiss is the (Gsus)key.

A (Ebdim)kiss good (Dm)night

is the (Dm)door way to (B7)dream (C)land;

a (D#dim)kiss good (Dm)night

is where mem ’ries be (C)gin.

Just close your (E)eyes,

and you’ll see where your (Am)fan ta sies dwell;

to your sur (D7)prise,

what a fab u lous (Fm)tale

they (G7)tell.

A (D#dim)kiss good (Dm7)night

is the start of a (B7)jour (Em)ney

to (D#dim)deep in your (Dm7sus)heart,

where your mem o ries (Am)shine.

All the (F)joy

and the won der you (C)feel on your mag i cal (A7)flight

be (Dm)gins

with a (Fm)kiss (G7)good (C)night.

A (Ebdim)kiss good (Dm)night

is the (Dm)door way to (B7)dream (C)land;

a (D#dim)kiss good (Dm)night

is where mem ’ries be (C)gin.

Just close your (E)eyes,

and you’ll see where your (Am)fan ta sies dwell;

to your sur (D7)prise,

what a fab u lous (Fm)tale

they (G7)tell.

A (D#dim)kiss good (Dm7)night

is the start of a (B7)jour (Em)ney

to (D#dim)deep in your (Dm7sus)heart,

where your mem o ries (Am)shine.

All the (F)joy

and the won der you (C)feel on your mag i cal (A7)flight

be (Dm)gins

with a (Fm)kiss (G7)good (C)night.

A (Ebdim)kiss good (Fm)kiss (G7)good (C)night.

A Kiss Goodnight by Richard Sherman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Kiss Goodnight by Richard Sherman 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 120 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 "A Kiss Goodnight" 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 Kiss Goodnight"?
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.