April In Paris

· by Count Basie

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Lyrics

(C6)A pril in Par is

(G7)chest nuts in blos som,

(C)hol i day ta bles un der the (Gm7)trees.

(F)A pril in Par is,

(Am)this is a feel ing

(B7)no one can ev er

re (E7)prise.

(Fmaj7)I (Fm)nev er knew the (Ebdim)charm of spring, (Dbmaj7)nev er met it face to (C)face.

(B)I (E7)nev er knew my (Am)heart could sing, (F#)nev er missed a (B7)warm em (E)brace, (Dm7)till (C6)A pril in Par is

(E)whom can I run (A7)to,

(D7)what have you done to

(G7)my (C)heart?

(C6)A pril in Par is

(G7)chest nuts in blos som,

(C)hol i day ta bles un der the (Gm7)trees.

(F)A pril in Par is,

(Am)this is a feel ing

(B7)no one can ev er

re (E7)prise.

(Fmaj7)I (Fm)nev er knew the (Ebdim)charm of spring, (Dbmaj7)nev er met it face to (C)face.

(B)I (E7)nev er knew my (Am)heart could sing, (F#)nev er missed a (B7)warm em (E)brace, (Dm7)till (C6)A pril in Par is

(E)whom can I run (A7)to,

(D7)what have you done to

(G7)my (C)heart?

(C)heart?

April In Paris by Count Basie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “April In Paris” by Count Basie 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 "April In Paris" 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 "April In Paris"?: 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 Count Basie songs work for kids?: Try "Jumpin' At The Woodside", "Sweet Georgia Brown". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.