Is "Afternoon Delight" 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 "Afternoon Delight"?

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 "Afternoon Delight" use?

Just 9 chords: A7, Am, Bb, C, C7, Dm, F, Gm, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

Super Simple Piano

Afternoon Delight

· by Starland Vocal Band

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Lyrics

Gon na (F)find my ba by, gon na hold her tight, gon na (Gm7)grab some af ter noon de light.

My (F)mot to’s al ways been “When it’s right, it’s right.” Why (Gm7)wait un til the mid dle of a cold, dark night when

ev ’ry thing’s a lit tle clear er in the (C7)light of day

(Gm7)and

we know the night is al ways gon na be here (C7)an y way?

(F)out ing this you’s morn ing feel ing so po tite, I look ing (Gm7)thought a fish could not be caught who did n’t bite.

But you (F)got some bait a wait ing and I think I might like the (Gm7)nib bl ing a lit tle af ter noon de light.

ing.

(F)Sky rock ets in flight,

(C)af ter noon de light,

(Gm7)af

ter noon de (F)light,

(Gm7)af

ter noon de (F)light.

Start ed (F)Think ing of you’s work ing up my ap pe tite, I look ing (Gm7)for ward to a lit tle af ter noon de light.

Rub bing (F)sticks and stones to geth er make the sparks ig nite and the (Gm7)thought of rub bing you is get ting so ex cit ing.

(F)Sky rock ets in flight,

(C)af ter noon de light,

(Gm7)af

ter noon de (F)light,

(Gm7)af

ter noon de (F)light.

Start ed

(Gm7)Be

wait ing for me, ba by, when I (C7)come a round.

can make a lot of lov ing ’fore the (C7)sun gone down.

(Gm)Af

(C)af ter noon de light,

(CN.C.)af

af ter noon de light.

Afternoon Delight by Starland Vocal Band — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Afternoon Delight” by Starland Vocal Band 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 Bb 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 "Afternoon Delight" 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 "Afternoon Delight"?: 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 "Afternoon Delight" use?: Just 9 chords: A7, Am, Bb, C, C7, Dm, F, Gm, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.