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Brown Eyed Girl

· by Van Morrison

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Lyrics

Hey where did we go?

Days when the rains came,

down in the (Ab)hol low

play in’ a new game,

laugh ing and a (Ab)run ning hey, hey,

skip ping and a (Bb7)jump ing.

In the mist y morn ing fog with our

(Bb7)hearts a thump in’, and (Ab)you,

my brown eyed (Eb)girl.

You, my

brown eyed girl.

Do you re mem ber when

we used to sing: sha la la la la la la la la la la te da?

Sha la la la la la la la la la la te da

la te da.

Hey where did we go?

Days when the rains came,

down in the (Ab)hol low

play in’ a new game,

laugh ing and a (Ab)run ning hey, hey,

skip ping and a (Bb7)jump ing.

In the mist y morn ing fog with our

(Bb7)hearts a thump in’, and (Ab)you,

my brown eyed (Eb)girl.

You, my

brown eyed girl.

Do you re mem ber when

we used to sing: sha la la la la la la la la la la te da?

Sha la la la la la la la la la la te da

la te da.

Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison 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 Ab at 114 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 "Brown Eyed Girl" 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 "Brown Eyed Girl"?: 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 "Brown Eyed Girl" use?: Just 5 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Cm, Eb. Take it one section at a time.
What other Van Morrison songs work for kids?: Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "TUPELO HONEY", "INTO THE MYSTIC". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.