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Cecilia

· by Simon & Garfunkel

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Lyrics

(F)Cel

ia, you’re (Bb)break ing my heart, you’re (Bb)shak ing my con fi dence dai ly.

Oh, Ce (Bb)cil (F)ia, I’m (Bb)down on my knees,

I’m (Bb)beg ging you please to come home.

(F)Cel ia, you’re (Bb)break ing my heart,

you’re (Bb)shak ing my con fi dence dai ly.

Oh, Ce (Bb)cil

(F)ia, I’m (Bb)down on my knees,

I’m (Bb)beg ging you please to come home.

Ho ho home.

Mak ing love in the af ter noon with Ce ci lia, (Bb)Up (F)in my bed room, (mak ing love) I got up to wash my face when I (F)come back to bed, some one’s tak en my place.

(F)Cel

ia, You’re (Bb)break ing my heart, you’re (Bb)shak ing my con fi dence dai ly.

Oh, Ce (Bb)cil

(F)ia, I’m (Bb)down on my knees, I’m (Bb)beg ging you please to come home.

Come on home.

Poh poh (Fsus)poh (F)poh poh poh poh (Bb)poh poh poh poh poh poh.

Ju bi (Bb)la

(F)tion, she (Bb)loves me a gain, I (Bb)fall on the floor and I’m laugh ing.

Ju bi (Bb)la

(F)tion, she (Bb)loves me a gain, I (Bb)fall on the floor and I’m laugh ing.

Ju bi ing.

Oh oh oh (F)oh oh (Bb)oh oh oh oh oh (Bb)oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh.

Oh oh oh (F)oh oh (Bb)oh oh oh oh oh (Bb)oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh.

Oh oh oh.

Come on home.

Cecilia by Simon & Garfunkel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cecilia” by Simon & Garfunkel 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 100 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 "Cecilia" 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 "Cecilia"?: 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 "Cecilia" use?: Just 4 chords: Bb, C, F, Fsus4. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Simon & Garfunkel songs work for kids?: Try "STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS", "MRS. ROBINSON", "The Boxer". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.