Delta Dawn

by Tanya Tucker

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(Bb)Del ta Dawn, what’s that (Eb)flow er you have (Bb)on?

Could it be a fad ed rose from days gone (F)by?

And (Bb)did I hear you say he was a (Eb)meet in’ you here to day

to take you to his man sion (F)in the (Eb)sky?

She’s for ty one and her (Ab)dad dy still calls her ba by.

All the folks a round (Ab)Browns ville say she’s (Bb)cra zy

’cause she (Eb)walks down (Gm)town with a (Cm)suit case (F)in her (Bb)hand,

And look in’ for a mys (Ab)ter i ous dark haired man.

In her young er days they her (Ab)called dy her Del ta Dawn, by.

pret ti est an you (Ab)ev er laid eyes (Bb)on.

zy

Then a (Eb)man of (Gm)low de a (Cm)gree stood (F)by her (Bb)side,

And prom ised her he’d mys (Ab)take i her for his bride.

In her

(C)Del ta Dawn, (C)what’s that (F)flow er you have (C)on?

Could it be a fad ed rose from days gone (G)by?

And (C)did I hear you say he was a (F)meet in’ you here to day

to take you to his (C)man sion (G7)in the (F)sky?

Del ta Dawn, (C)what’s that (F)flow er you have (C)on?

Could it be a fad ed rose from days gone (G)by?

And (C)did I hear you say (C7)he was a (F)meet in’ you here to day

to take you to his man sion (G7)in the (F)sky?

Del ta Dawn, (C)what’s that (F)flow er you have (C)on?

Could it be a fad ed rose from days gone (G)by?

And (C)did I hear you say he was a (F)meet in’ you here to day

to take you to his (C)man sion (G7)in the (F)sky.

Del ta Dawn, (C)what’s that (F)flow er you have (C)on?

Could it be a fad ed rose from days gone (G)by?

And (C)did I hear you say he was a (F)meet in’ you here to day

to take you to his (C)man sion (G7)in the (F)sky.

Delta Dawn by Tanya Tucker — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Delta Dawn” by Tanya Tucker 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 Eb at 160 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 "Delta Dawn" 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 "Delta Dawn"?
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 "Delta Dawn" use?
Just 10 chords: Ab, Bb, C, C7, Cm, Eb, F, G, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Tanya Tucker songs work for kids?
Try "Delta Dawn". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.