Be Kind To Your Parents

by Harold Rome

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Lyrics

Be (F)kind to your par ents, tho’ (C7)they don’t de serve it.

Re mem ber they’re grown ups, a dif fi cult stage of (F)life.

They’re apt to be ner vous and (C7)o ver ex ci ted, con fused from their dai ly storm and (F)strife.

Just keep in (Bb)mind,

tho’ it sounds (F)odd, I know, most (C)par ents once were (G7)chil dren long a (C)go.

In cred i ble!

So (F)treat them with pa tience and (C7)sweet un der stand ing, in spite of the fool ish things they (F)do!

Some (Bb6)day you may (F)wake up and (G)find you’re a (C7)par ent (F)too.

Be (F)kind to your par ents, tho’ (C7)they don’t de serve it.

Re mem ber they’re grown ups, a dif fi cult stage of (F)life.

They’re apt to be ner vous and (C7)o ver ex ci ted, con fused from their dai ly storm and (F)strife.

Just keep in (Bb)mind,

tho’ it sounds (F)odd, I know,

most (C)par ents once were (G7)chil dren long a (C)go.

In cred i ble!

So (F)treat them with pa tience and (C7)sweet un der stand ing, in spite of the fool ish things they (F)do!

Some (Bb6)day you may (F)wake up and (G)find you’re a (C7)par ent (F)too.

Be (F)too.

Be Kind To Your Parents by Harold Rome — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Be Kind To Your Parents” by Harold Rome 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 Bb at 200 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 "Be Kind To Your Parents" 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 "Be Kind To Your Parents"?
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.