Dear Theodosia (From 'Hamilton')

by Lin-Manuel Miranda

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(G)Dear The o do sia, what to say to you?

You have my eyes.

You (C)have your moth er’s name.

When you (G)came in to the world, you (Bm)cried and it broke my (Em)heart.

(G)I’m ded i cat ing ev ’ry day to you.

Do mes tic life was (C)nev er quite my style.

When you (G)smile,

you knock me out, I fall a (Em)part.

And I thought I was so (C)smart.

You will (G)come of age with our young na (Bm)tion.

We’ll bleed and (Em)fight for you, we’ll make it (C)right for you.

If we (G)lay a strong e nough foun (Bm)da tion we’ll pass it (Em)on to you, we’ll give the (C)world to you, and you’ll blow us all a way...

some

(Bm7)day,

some

(Em)day.

Yeah, you’ll blow us all a way,

some

(Bm7)day,

some

(Em)day.

(G)Oh,

(Bm7)Phil ip, when you smile I am un (Em)done.

My (D)son.

Look at my (G)son.

(Bm)Pride is not the word I’m look ing (Em)for.

There is so much (Dsus)more in side me (D)now.

(G)Oh,

(Bm)Phil ip, you out shine the morn ing (Em)sun.

My (Dsus)son.

(D)When you (G)smile,

I fall a part.

And I thought I was so (Dsus)smart.

My fa ther was n’t (D)a round.

My fa ther was n’t (D)a round.

I swear that I’ll be (D)a round

for you.

I’ll do what ev er (D)it takes.

I’ll make a mil lion (D)mis takes.

I’ll make the world safe (D)and sound

for you

will (G)come of age with our young (Bm7)na tion.

We’ll bleed and (Em7)fight for you, we’ll make it (Cmaj7)right for you.

(D)If we (G)lay a strong e nough foun (Bm7)da tion we’ll pass it (Em)on to you, we’ll give the (C)world to you, and you’ll blow us all a way

some

(D)day,

(Bm)some

(Em)day.

Yeah, you’ll (D)blow us all a way,

some

(Bm)day,

some

(Em)day.

Dear Theodosia (From 'Hamilton') by Lin-Manuel Miranda — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Dear Theodosia (From 'Hamilton') by Lin-Manuel Miranda 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 G at 96 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Dear Theodosia (From 'Hamilton')" 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 Theodosia (From 'Hamilton')"?
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.