Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms

by Thomas Moore

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Be (C)lieve me, if (C7)all those en (F)dear ing young charms, which I (C)gaze on so (G7)fond ly to (C)day,

(G7)were to (C)change by to (C7)mor row and (F)fleet in my arms, like which (C)fair y gifts (G7)fad ing a (C)way,

thou wouldst still be a dor’d, as this (F)mo ment thou art, let thy (C)love li ness (G7)fade as it (C)will.

(G7)And a (C)round the dear (C7)ru in each (F)wish of my heart would en (C)twine it self (G7)ver dant ly (C)still

It (C)is not while (C7)beau ty and (F)youth are thine own, and thy (C)cheek un pro (G7)faned by a (C)tear,

(G7)that the (C)fer vor and (C7)faith of a (F)soul can be known, to which (C)time will but (G7)make thee more (C)dear.

Oh, the heart that has tru ly loved (F)nev er for gets, but as (C)tru ly loves (G7)on to the (C)close;

(G7)as the (C)sun flow er (C7)turns on her (F)god when he sets, the same (C)look that she (G7)gave when he (C)still

It (C)rose.

Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms by Thomas Moore — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms” by Thomas Moore 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 144 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 "Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms" 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 "Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms"?
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.