Is "Ballroom Blitz" 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 "Ballroom Blitz"?

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 "Ballroom Blitz" use?

Just 10 chords: A, B, C, D, E, E6, E7, Eb, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Sweet songs work for kids?

Try "LITTLE WILLY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Ballroom Blitz

· by Sweet

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Lyrics

(E)Oh, (A)it’s been get ting so hard,

liv ing with the things you do to me.

(E)Uh huh.

Oh, My (A)dreams are get ting so strange.

I’d like to tell you ev ’ry thing I (E)see.

Mm.

huh.

(E7)Oh, (E)I see a man (CN.C.)at the back, as a mat ter of fact.

His eyes are as red as the sun.

And a girl in the cor ner, let no one ig nore her, ’cause she you thinks a she’s of the pas sion ate one.

(E)Oh,

yeah.

It was like (F#)lec tric,

so fright bod ful ly (A)hec tic.

And the band start ed (C)leap ing

’cause they all stopped ed breath ing, yeah.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

And the (F#)man at the back said, “Ev ’ry one at tack,” and it (B)turned in to a ball room (E)blitz.

And the (F#)girl in the cor ner said, “Boy, I wan na warn ya, it ’ll (B)turn in to a ball room (E)blitz.” (D)Ball (Eb)room (E)blitz,

(D)ball (Eb)room (E)blitz,

(D)ball (Eb)room (E)blitz.

(E)I’m (A)reach ing out for some thing;

touch ing noth ing’s all I ev er do.

(E)Uh huh.

Oh, I (A)soft ly call you o ver.

When you ap pear, there’s noth ing left of (E)you.

Uh huh.

(E7)Oh, (E)I Now the man (CN.C.)at the back is a read y to crack, as he es his hand to the sky.

And the girl in the cor ner is ev ’ry one’s mourn she could kill you with a wink of her eye.

sion ate one.

(E)Oh,

yeah.

It was e (F#)light ning.

Ev ’ry bod y was (A)fright ’ning

and the mu sic was (C)sooth ing

and they all start ed groov ing, yeah.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

And the (F#)man at the back said, “Ev ’ry one at tack,” and it (B)turned in to a ball room (E)blitz.

And the (F#)girl in the cor ner said, “Boy, I wan na warn ya, it ’ll (B)turn in to a ball room (E)blitz.” (D)Ball (Eb)room (E)blitz,

(D)ball (Eb)room (E)blitz,

(D)ball (Eb)room (E)blitz.

(E)blitz.

Oh,

yeah.

It was like (E)blitz,

(D)ball (Eb)room (E)blitz,

(D)ball (Eb)room (E)blitz.

It’s it’s a ball room blitz.

(E)It’s, it’s a ball room blitz.

(E)It’s it’s a ball room blitz.

(E)Yeah, it’s a ball room blitz.

Ballroom Blitz by Sweet — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ballroom Blitz” by Sweet 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 160 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Ballroom Blitz" 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 "Ballroom Blitz"?: 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 "Ballroom Blitz" use?: Just 10 chords: A, B, C, D, E, E6, E7, Eb, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sweet songs work for kids?: Try "LITTLE WILLY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.