Ding-dong! The Witch Is Dead

· by Harold Arlen

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Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead

Harold Arlen160 BPM

Lyrics

(C)Ding dong!

The Witch is dead.

Which old Witch?

The Wick ed Witch!

Ding dong!

The Wick ed Witch is dead.

Wake up, you sleep y head, rub your eyes, get out of bed.

Wake up, the Wick ed Witch is (C7)dead.

She’s (F)gone where the gob lins go, be (D9)low, be low, be low.

Yo (D)ho, let’s o pen up and (G)sing and ring the bells out.

(C)Ding dong, the mer ry oh, sing it high, sing it low.

Let them know the (C)Wick ed (G6)Witch is (C)dead!

As (F)Co ro ner I must a ver, I (C)tho rough ly ex am ined her.

And (C)she’s not on ly mere ly dead, she’s (C)real ly most sin cere ly dead.

(C)Let them know the (C)Wick ed (G6)Witch is (C)dead!

Ding-dong! The Witch Is Dead by Harold Arlen — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ding-dong! The Witch Is Dead” by Harold Arlen 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 C at 120 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 "Ding-dong! The Witch Is Dead" 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 "Ding-dong! The Witch Is Dead"?: 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 Harold Arlen songs work for kids?: Try "OVER THE RAINBOW", "Over The Rainbow", "A Sleepin' Bee". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.