Be Our Guest

by Alan Menken & Howard Ashman

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Be our (A)guest, be (A)our guest, put our (F#m7)ser vice to (Dmaj7)the test.

Tie your (A)nap kin ’round (A)your neck che rie and (F#m7)we’ll pro (Dmaj7)vide the rest.

Soup du (Bm)jour, hot hors (F#)d’oeuvres, why we (Bm)on ly live to serve.

Try the (A)gray stuff, it’s (A)de lic ious.

Don’t be (A)lieve me?

ask the dish es!

They can (A)sing, sing, sing.

(A)They can dance, dance, dance.

Af ter (F#m7)all, Miss, this is (Dmaj7)France.

And a (A)din ner here (A)is nev er, nev er sec ond best.

Come on!

Go on, un (D)fold your (Esus)men u, go on take a (F#m7)glance and (B7sus)then you’ll be our (D)guest, be our (Esus)guest, be our guest.

Yeah, yeah, come on.

(A)Yeah, be our (F#m7)guest, guest, yeah.

Beef ra (Bb)gout, cheese (Bb)souf fle, pie and (Gm7)pud ding en flam (Ebmaj7)be.

We’ll pre (Bb)pare and serve (Bb)with flair, a cul i (Gm7)na ry ca be ret.

You’re a (Cm)lone and you’re (G)scared, but the (Cm)ban quet’s all pre pared.

No one’s (Bb)gloom y or com (Bb)plain ing while the (Bb)flat ware’s en ter tain ing.

We tell (Bb)jokes, I (Bb)do tricks with my (Gm7)fel low can dle (Ebmaj7)sticks.

And it’s (Bb)all in per (Bb)fect taste, that you can bet.

Come on and lift your (F)glass, you’ve won your (Gm)own free pass to be our (Cm7)guest.

(CN.C.)If you’re stressed, it’s fine din ing we sug gest.

Be our (Cm7)guest, be our (F)guest, be our (Bb)guest.

Be our guest.

(Bb)Be (Cm)our (Bb)guest!

Be Our Guest by Alan Menken & Howard Ashman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Be Our Guest” by Alan Menken & Howard Ashman 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 120 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 Our Guest" 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 Our Guest"?
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 "Be Our Guest" use?
Just 18 chords: A, B7, Bb, Bm, C, Cm, Cm7, D, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Alan Menken & Howard Ashman songs work for kids?
Try "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST", "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST", "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.