Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)

by John Lennon

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Lyrics

Close your eyes,

have no fear.

The mon ster’s gone.

He’s on the run, and your ting dad dy’s here.

ter.

(Dm7)Beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful (C6)boy.

(Dm7)Beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful (C6)boy.

Be fore you go to sleep,

lit tle prayer.

The Ev ’ry day,

in ev ’ry way, it’s get ting bet and bet ter.

(Dm7)Beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful (C6)boy.

(Dm7)Beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful (C6)boy.

Be fore you (Am)boy.

Out on the (Am(maj7))o cean,

sail ing a (A)way,

(F)I can hard ly wait

to see you come of (C)age.

(F)But I guess we’ll (C7)both just have to be (G7)pa tient.

’Cause it’s a (F)long

way to go,

a hard row to (C)hoe.

Yes, it’s a (F)long way to go,

but in the (G7)mean time,

be fore you (C6)cross the street,

take my hand.

Life is what hap pens to you while you’re bus y mak ing oth er plans.

(Dm7)Beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful (C6)boy.

(Dm7)Dar ling, dar ling, dar ling, dar ling (C6)Sean.

Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) by John Lennon — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) by John Lennon 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 C at 100 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 "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)" 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 "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)"?
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.