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Cabaret

· by Kander & Ebb

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Lyrics

(C)What good is (G9)sit ting (G)a (C)lone in your (G)room?

(C)Come hear the (Cmaj9)mu sic (C7)play;

(F)Life is a (F#dim7)cab a (Em)ret, old (A9)chum,

(Dm7)come to the (G9)cab a (C)ret.

(C)Put down the (G9)knit ting, (G)the (C)book and the (G)broom,

(C)time for a (Cmaj9)hol i (C7)day;

(F)Life is a (F#dim7)cab a (Em)ret, old (A9)chum,

(Dm7)come to the (G9)cab a (C)ret.

(C)ret.

Come taste the (Fm)wine,

come hear the (C)band,

come blow the (Am)horn, start (Am7)cel e (D9)brat ing, (G7)right this way, your ta ble’s wait ing.

(C)No use per (G9)mit ting (G)some (C)proph et of (G)doom

to (C)wipe ev ’ry (Cmaj9)smile a (Gm7)way;

(F)Life is a (F#dim7)cab a (Em7)ret, old (A9)chum,

(Dm7)come to the (F)cab a (C)ret.

Come taste the (Em7)ret, old (A9)chum,

(F)on ly a (F#dim7)cab a (Em7)ret, old (A9)chum,

so (Dm7)come to

the (F)cab

a

(C)ret.

Cabaret by Kander & Ebb — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cabaret” by Kander & Ebb 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 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 "Cabaret" 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 "Cabaret"?: 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 "Cabaret" use?: Just 19 chords: A9, Am, Am7, C, C6, C7, Cmaj9, D9, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Kander & Ebb songs work for kids?: Try "And All That Jazz", "Cabaret", "Cabaret". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.