Babkak, Omar, Aladdin, Kassim

· by Alan Menken

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Good pals, blood (B7)broth ers, me and three oth ers: Bab kak!

O (B7)mar!

A lad din!

Kas (E5)sim!

Four friends, none (B7)clos er.

Get mad?

Heck no, sir!

Not us, four (B7)strong, a per ma nent (E5)team.

Four guys out pound in’ the pave ments of (Em)Ag ra bah.

Poor guys with (F#7)one A ra bi an (B)dream:

To stay this (B7)la zy, and play like cra zy.

Bab kak, O (B7)mar, A lad din, Kas (E5)sim!

True friends, no (B7)pho nies, me and my cro nies: Bab kak, O (B7)mar, A lad din, Kas (E5)sim!

Four bums, none (B7)bet ter, not one go get ter.

Un mo ti (B7)vat ed in the ex (E5)treme.

Folks say, “Hey, go earn a liv ing in (Em)Ag ra bah.

Grow up!

O: (F#7)earn the cit ty’s es (B)teem!”

We say, “Tough (B7)noo gie!

No way!

Let’s boo gie!” Bab kak, O (B7)mar, A lad din, Kas (E5)sim!

Four guys out pass ing the tur ban in (Em)Ag ra bah.

Ag ra bah!

Four let ting (F#7)off some mu si cal (B)steam.

(B7)Oh!

That’s our fi (B7)nal e.

’Kay guys, let’s (A7)blow this al ley!

Bab kak, O (B7)mar, A lad din and...

How zat so (B7)far?

Not bad!

’n’ it’s...

Eight eyes with (B7)one im per ti nent (G#m)gleam!

(F#)Bab kak, O (B7)mar, A lad din, Kas (C)sim!

Bab kak, O (B7)mar, A lad din, Kas (E5)sim!

Babkak, Omar, Aladdin, Kassim by Alan Menken — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Babkak, Omar, Aladdin, Kassim” 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 E at 168 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Babkak, Omar, Aladdin, Kassim" 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 "Babkak, Omar, Aladdin, Kassim"?: 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 Alan Menken songs work for kids?: Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.