Artificial Flowers

by Bobby Darin

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A lone in the world was (Dm)poor lit tle Anne, as (Eb)sweet a young child as youโ€™d (F)find.

Her (Bb)par ents had gone to their (Dm)fi nal re ward, (Eb)leav ing their ba by be (Bb)hind.

Did you hear this poor lit tle child was on ly (Dm)nine years of age when (Eb)moth er and dad went a (F)way?

Still (Bb)she brave ly worked at the (Dm)one thing she knew to (Eb)earn a few pen nies a (Bb)day.

She made ar ti fi cial flow ers, ar ti fi cial flow ers, flow ers for la dies of (Bb)fash ion to (Bb7)wear.

She made ar ti fi cial flow ers, ar ti fi cial flow ers, (Cm7)fash ioned from (F7)An nieโ€™s de (Bb)spair.

With poor lit tle child was on ly (Dm)nine years of age when (Eb)moth er and dad went a (F)way?

Still (Bb)she brave ly worked at the (Dm)one thing she knew to (Eb)earn a few pen nies a (Bb)day.

She made ar ti fi cial flow ers,

ar ti fi cial flow ers,

flow ers for la dies of (Bb)fash ion to (Bb7)wear.

She made ar ti fi cial flow ers,

ar ti fi cial flow ers, (Cm7)fash ioned from (F7)An nieโ€™s de (Bb)spair.

They (Bb)spair.

They (Cm7)fash ioned from (F7)An nieโ€™s

(Cm7)fash ioned from (F7)An nieโ€™s de (Bb)spair.

Artificial Flowers by Bobby Darin โ€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows โ€œArtificial Flowersโ€ by Bobby Darin in our color-coded kid songbook view โ€” 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 Eb at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement โ€” 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 โ€” 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 "Artificial Flowers" good for a child learning piano?
Yes โ€” 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 "Artificial Flowers"?
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 โ€” 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 โ€” tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Artificial Flowers" use?
Just 8 chords: Bb, Bb7, Cm7, Dm, Eb, F, F7, G7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bobby Darin songs work for kids?
Try "EIGHTEEN YELLOW ROSES", "THINGS", "IF I WERE A CARPENTER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.