Dear Boy

by Paul McCartney

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I guess you nev er (Em)knew, dear boy, what you had found.

I guess you nev er (Em)knew, dear boy, that she was just the cut est (B7)thing a round.

I guess you nev er (G)knew what (G)you had found, dear boy.

I guess you nev er (Em)saw, dear boy, that love was there.

And may be when you (Em)look too hard, dear boy, you nev er do be (B7)come a ware.

I guess you nev er (G)did be (G)come a ware, dear boy.

When I stepped in,

my (G)heart

was down

and out,

but her love (D)came (Am)through

and (G)brought me a (D)round,

(G)got me (D)up and a bout.

Fa do fa do fa (Em)do fa do fa (Em)do fa do.

(F#m7)Ah.

Fa (Em)do fa do fa (Em)do fa do fa (Em)do fa do.

(F#m7)Ah.

Do do do do (G)do do do do do do, dear boy.

When I

I hope you nev er (Em)know, dear boy, how much you missed,

and e ven when you (Em)fall in love, dear boy, it won’t be half as (B7)good as this.

I hope you nev er (G)know how (G)much you missed, dear boy,

(Bm)how much (G)you (F#dim)missed,

(B)yeah.

Fa (Em)da fa da fa (Em)da fa da fa (Am)fa fa fa ah (Em)ah.

Dear Boy by Paul McCartney — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Dear Boy” by Paul McCartney 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 140 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 "Dear Boy" 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 "Dear Boy"?
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.
What other Paul McCartney songs work for kids?
Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.