A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody

by Irving Berlin

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I have an ear for mu sic, (D#7)and (D7)I have an eye for a (G)maid.

I hear a pret ty girl ie, (D#7)with (D7)each pret ty tune that’s (G)played.

They go to geth (Cdim)er, like sun ny (Dm)weath (E7)er goes with the (Em)month (A7)of (Am7)May.

(G)I’ve stud ied girls and mu sic, (D#7)so (D7)I’m qual i fied to (G)say: (C9)A (B7)pret (Bb7)ty (A7)girl

is (C#maj7)like (A7)a (Bm)mel o (D7)dy

that (G)haunts you (Gm)night (G)and day,

(G7)Just like the (C)strain

of a (Cm)haunt ing re (Gmaj7)frain,

(C)she’ll (A7)start up on (Em7)a (A7)mar a thon and (D7)run a (C)round your (D9)brain.

(C9)You (B7)can’t (Bb7)es (A7)cape

she’s (C#maj7)in (A7)your (Bm)mem o (D7)ry.

By (G)morn ing, (G9)night (G7)and (C)noon

She will (F#7)leave you and (B9)then

(E7)come back a (Am)gain.

A pret ty (F7)girl is (D7)just like a pret ty (G)tune.

A (B7)pret (Bb7)ty (A7)girl

is (C#maj7)like (A7)a (Bm)mel o (D7)dy

that (G)haunts you (Gm)night (G)and day,

(G7)Just like the (C)strain

of a (Cm)haunt ing re (Gmaj7)frain,

(C)she’ll (A7)start up on (Em7)a (A7)mar a thon and (D7)run a (C)round your (D9)brain.

(C9)You (B7)can’t (Bb7)es (A7)cape

she’s (C#maj7)in (A7)your (Bm)mem o (D7)ry.

By (G)morn ing, (G9)night (G7)and (C)noon

She will (F#7)leave you and (B9)then

(E7)come back a (Am)gain.

A pret ty (F7)girl is (D7)just like a pret ty (G)tune.

A (B7)pret (Bb7)ty (G)tune.

A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody by Irving Berlin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody” 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 G at 120 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 Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody" 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 Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody"?
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 Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody" use?
Just 29 chords: A7, Am, Am7, B7, B9, Bb7, Bm, C, +21 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Irving Berlin songs work for kids?
Try "MARIE", "A COUPLE OF SWELLS", "BLUE SKIES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.