Chevy Van

by Sammy Johns

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I gave a girl

a ride in my wag (Asus2)on;

she crawled (A)in

and took con trol.

She was tired;

as her mind was a (A)drag (Asus2)ging,

I said, “Get some sleep and dream of rock and a roll.”

’Cause like a pic ture she was (E)lay ing there,

moon light danc ing (D)off her hair.

She woke up and took me (E)by the hand.

She’s gon na love me in my Chev y van and that’s al right with me.

Her young face

was like of an an (Asus2)gel,

her long (A)legs

were tanned and brown.

Bet ter keep

she your eyes on the (A)road, (Asus2)son.

Bet ter slow I won’t be this ve hi cle a down.

’Cause like a pic ture she was (E)lay ing there,

moon light danc ing (D)off her hair.

She woke up and took me (E)by the hand.

She’s gon na love me in my Chev y van and that’s al right with me.

Her young face

I put her out (E)lay ing there,

moon light danc ing (D)off her hair.

She woke up and took me (E)by the hand.

We made love in my Chev y van and that’s al right with me.

’Cause like a pic ture she was (E)lay ing there,

moon light danc ing (D)off her hair.

She woke up and took me (E)by the hand.

We made love in my Chev y van and that’s al right with me.

’Cause like a pic ture she was

Chevy Van by Sammy Johns — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Chevy Van by Sammy Johns 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 A at 80 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Chevy Van" 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 "Chevy Van"?
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 "Chevy Van" use?
Just 8 chords: A, Asus2, Asus4, B, Bm, D, Dsus2, E. Take it one section at a time.