Brandy

by Looking Glass

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There’s a (E)port dy on a (A6)west (B6)ern (C#m7)bay, and it (A)serves est sil a hun dred (D)ships a (A)day.

Lone ly (E)sail ors pass the (C#m7)time a way of and (F#m7)talk a (A)bout their (E)homes.

There’s a (E)girl

in the (A6)har (B6)bor (C#m7)town and she (F#m7)works

lay ing (D)whis key (A)down.

They say (E)“Bran it dy, clear fetch an (A6)oth (B6)er (C#m7)round.” She (F#m7)serves them (A)whis key and (E)wine.

The sail ors say, (C#m7)“Bran dy, you’re a fine girl, what a (C#m7)good wife you would be.

Your my (E)eyes could lov er, a sail or from the (A)sea.”

(E)port dy wears a (A6)braid (B6)ed (C#m7)chain made of (A)serves est sil a hun the (D)north of (A)Spain, Lone a (E)lock et that the (C#m7)bears the name of the (F#m7)man that (A)Bran dy (E)loves.

He a (E)came

on a (A6)sum (B6)mer’s (C#m7)day bring ing (F#m7)gifts

from a (D)far a (A)way.

But he (E)“Bran a dy, man fetch he (A6)could (B6)n’t (C#m7)stay, no (F#m7)har bor (A)was his and (E)home.

The sail ors say, (C#m7)“Bran dy, you’re a fine girl, what a (C#m7)good wife you would be.

But my (E)life, my lov er, my la dy is the (A)sea.”

(C#m)Bran dy used to (E)watch his eyes when he (Amaj7)told his sail or’s sto ry.

She could (C#m)feel the o cean (E)fall and rise; she (Amaj7)saw its rag ing glo ry.

But (C#m)he had al ways told the truth, Lord, he (C#m)was an hon est (A)man.

(E)Bran dy does her (B)best to un der (A6)stand.

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Brandy by Looking Glass — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Brandy by Looking Glass 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 E at 126 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 "Brandy" 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 "Brandy"?
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 "Brandy" use?
Just 12 chords: A, A6, Amaj7, B, B6, B7, B9, C#m, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.