Belle

by Alan Menken

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Lit tle (Dm)town, it’s a qui et (C)vil lage.

Ev ’ry (Dm)day like the one be (C)fore.

Lit tle (Em)town full of lit tle (A9)peo ple wak ing (Dm7)up to say: Bon (D)jour!

Bon (D)jour!

Bon (G)jour!

Bon jour!

Bon jour!

There goes the bak er with his tray, (G)like (C)al (G)ways, the same old bread and (G)rolls to (C)sell.

Ev ’ry (Eb)morn ing (F)just the same since the (Db)morn ing (Eb)that we came to this (Fm9)poor pro (Gm7)vin cial town.

ny girl, that

Look there she goes that girl is strange, (G)no (C)ques (G)tion.

Dazed and dis tract ed, (G)can’t you (C)tell?

Nev er (Eb)part of (F)an y crowd, ’cause her (Db)head’s up (Eb)on some cloud.

No de (Fm9)ny ing (Gm7)she’s a fun of us is

(C)Belle.

Bon (G)jour.

Good (G)day.

How is your (C)fam ’ly?

(F)Bon (G)jour.

Good (G)day.

How is your wife?

I (Bb)need six (Bb)eggs!

That’s too ex (Eb)pen sive.

There (Cm)must be (D7)more than (G7)this pro vin cial (C)life.

(C)Belle.

(F)Oh,

is n’t (G7)this a (Em)maz ing?

It’s my (A9)fav ’rite (C)part (D7)be (Dm)cause

you’ll (Bb)see.

(F)Here’s

where she (G7)meets Prince (Em)Charm ing,

but she (A9)won’t dis (C)cov er that it’s (D7)him ’til chap ter (Eb)three.

Now, it’s no won der (G7)that her (C)name (G)means (C)“beau (G)ty.” Her looks have got no par al (C)lel.

But be (Eb)hind that (F)fair fa çade, (Bb)I’m a (Db)fraid she’s (Eb)rath er odd.

Ver y (Fm9)dif f’rent (Gm7)from the (Ab)rest of (Gm)us.

She’s (Fm9)noth ing (Gm7)like the (Ab)rest of (G7sus)us.

Yes, (Fm)dif f’rent (Gm)from the (Ab)rest of (G7)us is (C)Belle.

Right from the mo ment (Dm7)when I (G)met her, saw (Dm)her, I said she’s gor geous (D)and I (G)fell.

Here in (Bb)town there’s (C)on ly (F)she who is (Ab)beau ti (Bb)ful as (Eb)me, so I’m (Cm)mak ing (Dm7)plans to (Eb)woo and (D)mar ry (G)Belle.

Look (D)there he (D)goes!

Is (D7)n’t he (G)dream y?

Mon (D)sieur Gas (D)ton!

Oh, (D7)he’s so (G)cute!

Be (F)still my (F)heart!

I’m (F)hard ly (Bb)breath ing!

He’s (Gm)such a (A7)tall, dark, (Dsus)strong and hand (D7)some (D)brute.

Bon jour!

Par (D)don.

Good day.

Mais (D)oui!

You call this ba What love ly (D)grapes!

Some cheese...

Ten (D)yards.

...one pound.

’Scuse (D)me!

I’ll get the (G)knife.

Please let me (F)through!

This bread...

Those (F)fish...

...it’s stale!

...they (F)smell!

Ma dame’s mis (Bb)tak en.

There (Gm)must be (A7)more than this pro (Dsus)vin (D)cial (D7)life!

Just (F)watch I’m go ing to make Belle my (G7)wife!

Look there she goes, a (G7)girl who’s (C)strange (G)but (C)spe (G)cial.

A most pe cu liar mad ’moi (C)selle.

It’s a (Eb)pit y (F)and a sin.

(Bb)She (Db)does n’t (Eb)quite fit in ’cause she (Fm9)real ly (Gm7)is a (Ab)fun ny (Gm)girl.

A (Fm9)beau ty (Gm7)but a (Ab)fun ny (G7sus)girl.

She (Fm)real ly (Gm)is a (Ab)fun ny (Gsus)girl

that (D)Belle!

Belle by Alan Menken — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Belle by Alan Menken 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 78 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 "Belle" 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 "Belle"?
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.
What other Alan Menken songs work for kids?
Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.