Ain't We Got Fun?

by Doris Day

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Lyrics

(F)Ev ’ry morn ing, ev ’ry eve ning, ain’t we got fun?

Not much mon ey, oh, but hon ey, ain’t we got fun?

The rent’s un paid, (C#7)dear,

we have n’t a car.

But an y (E7)way, (A#dim)dear,

we’ll stay as we (Am)are.

(F)E ven if we owe the gro cer, don’t we have fun?

Tax col lec tor’s get ting clos er, still we have fun.

There’s noth ing (A)sur (Dm)er, the (Bb)rich get (E7)rich and the (F)poor get (Dm)poor (Bbm)er.

In the mean time, in be tween time, ain’t we got (F)fun?

(F)Ev ’ry morn ing, ev ’ry eve ning, ain’t we got fun?

Not much mon ey, oh, but hon ey, ain’t we got fun?

The rent’s un paid, (C#7)dear,

we have n’t a car.

But an y (E7)way, (A#dim)dear,

we’ll stay as we (Am)are.

(F)E ven if we owe the gro cer, don’t we have fun?

Tax col lec tor’s get ting clos er, still we have fun.

There’s noth ing (A)sur (Dm)er, the (Bb)rich get (E7)rich and the (F)poor get (Dm)poor (Bbm)er.

In the mean time, in be tween time, ain’t we got (F)fun?

(F)fun?

Ain't We Got Fun? by Doris Day — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ain't We Got Fun?” by Doris Day 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 140 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 "Ain't We Got Fun?" 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 We Got Fun?"?
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.
What other Doris Day songs work for kids?
Try "QUE SERA, SERA", "BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON", "Move Over Darling". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.