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Arabian Nights

· by Alan Menken

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Lyrics

Oh, I (Am)come from a land, from a (B)far a way place where the (Bb)car a van cam els (Am)roam.

Where it’s (Cm)flat and im mense, and the (D)heat is in tense.

It’s bar (E)bar ic, but hey, it’s (Am)home.

When the (F7)wind’s from the east and the (Am)sun’s from the west and the (F7)sand in the glass is (E7sus)right.

(E7)Come on (Am)down, stop on by, hop a (B)car pet and fly to an (E7sus)oth er A (E7)ra bi an (Am)night.

A ra bi an nights,

like A ra bi an (Am)days,

more of ten than (Am)not are (Em)hot ter than (Am)hot in a (F7)lot ta good (E)ways.

A ra bi an (Am)nights

’neath A ra bi an (Am)moons,

a fool off his (Am)guard could (Em7)fall and fall (Am)hard out (F7)there on (E7)the (Am6)dunes.

Arabian Nights by Alan Menken — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Arabian Nights” by Alan Menken 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 A 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 "Arabian Nights" 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 "Arabian Nights"?: 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 "Arabian Nights" use?: Just 12 chords: Am, Am6, Apow, B, Bb, Cm, D, E, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Alan Menken songs work for kids?: Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "Beauty And The Beast". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.