Aba Daba Honeymoon

by Arthur Fields

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(C)“Ab a, dab a, dab a, dab a, dab a, dab a, dab,” said the Chim pie to the Monk,

“Bab a, dab a, dab a, dab a, dab a, dab a, dab,” said the (G7)Mon key to the Chimp.

All night long they'd chat ter a way, (C)All day long they're hap py and gay, (D7)Swing ing and sing ing in their (G7)hun ky, (Dm7)ton key (G7)way.

(C)“Ab a, dab a, dab a, dab a, dab a, dab a, dab,” means “Monk, I love but you,”

(E7)“Bab a, dab a, dab,” (Bm7)in (E7)mon key talk, means (Am)“Chimp, (E7)I (Am)love (E7)you (Am)too,” Then the (F)big ba boon, one night in June, he (C)mar ried them, and ver y soon (Ab7)they (Dm7)went up on their (G7)ab a, dab a hon ey moon.

(C)“Ab a, dab a, dab a, dab a, dab a, dab a, dab,” said the Chim pie to the Monk,

“Bab a, dab a, dab a, dab a, dab a, dab a, dab,” said the (G7)Mon key to the Chimp.

All night long they'd chat ter a way, (C)All day long they're hap py and gay, (D7)Swing ing and sing ing in their (G7)hun ky, (Dm7)ton key (G7)way.

(C)“Ab a, dab a, dab a, dab a, dab a, dab a, dab,” means “Monk, I love but you,”

(E7)“Bab a, dab a, dab,” (Bm7)in (E7)mon key talk, means (Am)“Chimp, (E7)I (Am)love (E7)you (Am)too,” Then the (F)big ba boon, one night in June, he (C)mar ried them, and ver y soon (Ab7)they (Dm7)went up on their (G7)ab a, dab a hon ey moon.

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Aba Daba Honeymoon by Arthur Fields — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Aba Daba Honeymoon” by Arthur Fields 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 160 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 "Aba Daba Honeymoon" 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 "Aba Daba Honeymoon"?
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 "Aba Daba Honeymoon" use?
Just 10 chords: Ab7, Am, Bm7, C, D7, Dm7, E7, Ebdim, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.