A Well Respected Man

by The Kinks

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’Cause he gets up in the morn ing and he goes to work at nine

and he comes back home at five (Am)thir ty, gets the same train (Em)ev ’ry time.

’Cause his world is (Em)built ’round (Am)punc tu al i ty, it (Em)nev er fails.

And he’s oh, (G)so (Am)good

and he’s oh, (G)so (Am)fine.

And he’s oh, (G)so (Am)health y in his bod y (G)and his (Am)mind.

He’s a well re spect ed (Em)man a bout town, (F)do ing the best things (D)so con serv a (G)tive ly.

And his moth er goes to meet ings while his fa ther pulls the maid.

And she stirs the tea with coun (Am)ci lors while dis cuss ing (Em)for eign trade.

And she pass es (Em)looks as (Am)well as bills at ev ’ry (Em)suave young man.

And he’s oh, (G)so (Am)good

and he’s oh, (G)so (Am)fine.

And he’s oh, (G)so (Am)health y in his bod y (G)and his (Am)mind.

He’s a well re spect ed (Em)man a bout town, (F)do ing the best things (D)so con serv a (G)tive ly.

And he likes (G)tive ly.

A Well Respected Man by The Kinks — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Well Respected Man” by The Kinks 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 138 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 Well Respected Man" 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 Well Respected Man"?
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 Well Respected Man" use?
Just 6 chords: Am, C, D, Em, F, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Kinks songs work for kids?
Try "LOLA", "COME DANCING", "ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.