Blame It On The Bossa Nova

by Eydie Gorme

Loading song
Fetching song
1
—
Play in Full ModesMore Songs for Kids
Lyrics

I was at a dance

when she caught my eye,

stand in’ all a lone,

look in’ sad and shy.

We be gan to dance,

sway in’ to and fro

and

(F)soon I knew I’d (C7)nev er let her go.

Blame it on the bos sa (C7)no va

with its mag ic spell.

Blame it on the bos sa (C7)no va

that she did so well.

Oh, it all be gan with (Bb)just one lit tle dance, but soon it end ed (F)up a big ro mance.

Blame it on the bos sa (C7)no va,

the dance of love.

Now was it the moon (No, no, the bos or the a bove?

No, no, the bos Now was the tune?

Yeah, yeah, The bos sa no va!

the (Bb)dance of (F)love.

Now that lit tle girl

is my bride to be

and we’re gon na raise

a in’ fam i ly.

And when our kids ask

how it came a bout,

I’m

(F)gon na say to (C7)them with out a doubt:

Blame it on the bos sa (C7)no va

with its mag ic spell.

Blame it on the bos sa (C7)no va

that she did so well.

Oh, it all be gan with (Bb)just one lit tle dance, but soon it end ed (F)up a big ro mance.

Blame it on the bos sa (C7)no va,

the dance of love.

Now was it the moon (No, no, the bos sa the va!

bove?

No, no, the bos sa was va!

tune?

Yeah, yeah, the bos sa no va!)

the (Bb)dance of (F)love.

Now that lit tle girl

Blame It On The Bossa Nova by Eydie Gorme — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Blame It On The Bossa Nova” by Eydie Gorme 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 Bb at 120 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 "Blame It On The Bossa Nova" 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 "Blame It On The Bossa Nova"?
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 "Blame It On The Bossa Nova" use?
Just 3 chords: Bb, C7, F. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.