Any Moment - Part I

by Stephen Sondheim

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Lyrics

An y thing can hap pen in the woods.

May I kiss you?

An y mo ment we could be crushed.

Don’t feel rushed.

This is ri dic u lous, What am I do ing here?

I’m in the wrong sto ry.

Fool ish ness can hap pen in the woods.

Once a gain, please— Let your hes i ta tions be hushed.

An y mo ment, big or small, Is a mo ment, af ter all.

Seize the mo ment, skies may fall An y mo ment.

Right and wrong don’t mat ter in the woods.

On ly feel ings.

Let us meet the mo ment un blushed.

Life is of ten so un pleas ant— You must know that, as a peas ant— Best to take the mo ment pres ent As a pres ent for the mo ment.

This was just a mo ment in the woods.

Our mo ment, Shim mer ing and love ly and sad.

Leave the mo ment, just be glad For the mo ment, that we had.

Ev ’ry mo ment, is a mo ment, When you’re in the woods...

Any Moment - Part I by Stephen Sondheim — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Any Moment - Part I by Stephen Sondheim 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 Ab at 152 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 "Any Moment - Part I" 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 "Any Moment - Part I"?
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 Stephen Sondheim songs work for kids?
Try "LOSING MY MIND", "Agony (Film Version)", "Anyone Can Whistle". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.