Is "All I Want Is You" 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 "All I Want Is You"?

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 "All I Want Is You" use?

Just 3 chords: C, D, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.

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All I Want Is You

· by Barry Louis Polisar

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Lyrics

(CN.C.)If I was a flow er grow in’ wild and free, all I’d want is you to be my sweet hon ey bee.

And if I was a tree grow in’ tall and green, all I’d want is you to shade me and be my leaves.

If I was a flow er grow in’ (C)wild and (G)free, all I’d want is you to be my (D)sweet hon ey (G)bee.

And if I was a tree grow in’ (C)tall and (G)green, all I’d want is you to shade me and (D)be my (G)leaves.

All I want is you, will you (C)be my (G)bride?

Take me by the hand and (D)stay by my (G)side.

All I want is you, will you (C)stay with (G)me?

Hold me in your arms and (D)sway me like the (G)sea.

If you were a riv er in the (G)moun tains a tall, the rum ble of your wat er would (G)be my a call.

If you were the win ter, I (C)know I’d be the (G)snow just as long as you’re with me when the (G)cold I’d winds a blow.

All I want is you, will you (C)be my (G)bride?

Take me by the hand and (D)stand by my (G)side.

All I want is you, will you (C)stay with (G)me?

Hold me in your arms and (D)sway me like the (G)sea.

If you were a wink, er in the (G)I’d be a nod.

If you ble were a seed, er well (G)I’d be a pod.

If you were a floor, ter, I’d (C)wan na be the (G)rug.

And if you were a kiss, me I the (G)know I’d be a hug.

All I want is you, will you (C)be my (G)bride?

Take me by the hand and (D)stand by my (G)side.

All I want is you, will you (C)stay with (G)me?

Hold me in your arms and (D)sway me like the (G)sea.

If you were the wood, (C)I’d be the (G)fire.

If you were the love, I’d be (D)the de sire.

If you were a cas tle, I’d (C)be your (G)moat.

And if you were and o cean, I’d (D)learn to (G)float.

All I want is you, will you (C)be my (G)bride?

Take me by the hand and (D)stand by my (G)side.

All I want is you, will you (C)stay with (G)me?

Hold me in your arms and (D)sway me like the (G)sea.

All I Want Is You by Barry Louis Polisar — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “All I Want Is You” by Barry Louis Polisar 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 180 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 "All I Want Is You" 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 "All I Want Is You"?: 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 "All I Want Is You" use?: Just 3 chords: C, D, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.