Ain't No Party

by Tom Eyen

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Yes, I (Bb7)knew you were mar ried when I (F7)met you.

Told my self that’s the way it’s (F7)got to be.

But af ter (Bbmaj7)all (Bb6)these years, the (Am7)best of my (Dm7)life, my (Bb)life has be come a ca tas tro phe.

’Cause (F)sit tin’ home wait in’ on a (Bb7)man who ain’t com in’ ain’t no par ty, no, no, no.

I’m (F)sit tin’ here wish in’ I had some am bi tion to (Dm7)get me through, that it was n’t al ways you.

Don’t I give you (F7)good lov (Gm7)in’, sweet (F)dad dy, ev ’ry time she lets (F)you slip a way?

You’re gon na (Bbmaj7)tell her (Bb6)now (Am7)that you (Dm7)love me, (Bb)and you’re gon na tell her to day.

’Cause (F)sit tin’ home wait in’ on a (Bb7)man who ain’t com in’ ain’t no par ty, no, no, no.

I’m (F)sit tin’ there wish in’ I had some am bi tion to (Dm7)get me through, that it was n’t al ways you.

Where’s my par ty?

Where is my par

ty?

Where’s the (F7)cham pagne?

Where’s the flow ers?

I’m (F7)all dressed up in my par ty dress, and I been sit tin’ here for hours.

This ain’t no par ty, no, no, no, no, it (F7)ain’t no

par ty, ba by.

Now it’s been (CN.C.)sev en years (F)and it don’t take a smart y to re al ize that (CN.C.)e ven though my man throws con fet ti in my face, it still don’t make it no par ty.

(Eb)This ain’t (Bb)no par

(Bb9)ty.

It ain’t (F)no par ty, ba by.

My ma ma wants to know when (F)you gon na mar ry me.

If you want me in your life, you bet ter make me your wife.

Ain't No Party by Tom Eyen — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ain't No Party by Tom Eyen 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 130 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 "Ain't No Party" 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 "Ain't No Party"?
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 "Ain't No Party" use?
Just 14 chords: Am7, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bb9, Bbmaj7, C, C7, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Tom Eyen songs work for kids?
Try "STEPPIN' TO THE BAD SIDE", "I AM CHANGING", "CADILLAC CAR". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.