Anything Goes

by Cole Porter

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In (C)old en days, a glimpse of stock ing was looked on as some thing shock ing, now, heav en (F6)knows,

(D)an y thing (C)goes.

(G)Good (C)au thors, too, who once knew bet ter words now on ly use four let ter words writ ing (F6)prose,

(D)an y thing (C)goes.

(B7)The world has gone (E)mad to day, and good’s (B7)bad to day, and black’s (E7)white to day, and day’s (B7)night to day, when most (Em)guys to day that wom en prize to day are just (C#dim)sil ly gi go (G7)los.

So, (C)though I’m not a great ro manc er, I know that you’re bound to an swer when I pro (F6)pose,

(D)an y thing (C)goes.

In (C)old en days, a glimpse of stock ing was looked on as some thing shock ing, now, heav en (F6)knows,

(D)an y thing (C)goes.

(G)Good (C)au thors, too, who once knew bet ter words now on ly use four let ter words writ ing (F6)prose,

(D)an y thing (C)goes.

(B7)The world has gone (E)mad to day, and good’s (B7)bad to day, and black’s (E7)white to day, and day’s (B7)night to day, when most (Em)guys to day that wom en prize to day are just (C#dim)sil ly gi go (G7)los.

So, (C)though I’m not a great ro manc er, I know that (I’m) bound to an swer when (you) pro (F6)pose,

(D)an y thing (C)goes.

In (C)goes.

Anything Goes by Cole Porter — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Anything Goes” by Cole Porter 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 C at 120 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 "Anything Goes" 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 "Anything Goes"?
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.