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Beauty And The Beast

· by Alan Menken & Howard Ashman

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Lyrics

Tale as old as (Db7sus)time,

true as it can (Db7sus)be.

(Gb)Bare ly e ven (Ebm)friends,

then some bod y (Cb)bends

(Cb)un ex pec ted (Db7)ly.

(Gb)Just a lit tle (Db7sus)change,

(Gb)small, to say the (Dbm7)least.

(Gb7)Both a lit tle (Cbmaj7)scared,

nei ther (Ebm)one pre (Abm7)pared,

(Db7sus)Beau ty (Db7)and the (Gb)Beast.

Ev er just the (Bbm)same,

(Cb)ev er a sur (Bbm)prise,

(Cb)ev er as be (Bbm7)fore,

ev er just as (Ebm)sure

(Ebm7)as the sun will (E)rise.

Tale as old as (Eb7sus)time,

(Ab)tune as old as (Eb7sus)song.

(Ab)Bit ter sweet and (Cm)strange,

find ing you can (Db)change,

(Db)learn ing you were (Db)wrong.

(Ab)Cer tain as the (Eb7sus)sun

(Ab)ris ing in the (Ebm)East.

(Ab7)Tale as old as (Dbmaj7)time,

song as (Cm7)old as (Bbm7)rhyme,

(Eb7sus)Beau ty (Eb7)and the (Ab)Beast.

Tale as (Cm)old as (Db)time,

Song as (Cm)old as (Bbm7)rhyme,

(Eb7sus)Beau ty (Eb)and the (Ab)Beast.

Beauty And The Beast by Alan Menken & Howard Ashman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Beauty And The Beast” 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 Cb at 60 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Beauty And The Beast" 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 "Beauty And The Beast"?: 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 "Beauty And The Beast" use?: Just 25 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abm7, Absus4, Bbm, Bbm7, Cb, Cbmaj7, +17 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Alan Menken & Howard Ashman songs work for kids?: Try "BE OUR GUEST", "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST", "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.