Do I Ever Cross Your Mind

by Dolly Parton

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Hm, hm, hm, hm.

Hm, hm, hm, hm.

Hm, hm, hm, hm, hm,

(Ab)oh, oh.

Oh, some times I go walk in’ through fields where we walked

long a go

in the sweet used to be,

and the flow ers still grow, but they don’t

smell as sweet

as they did

when you (Bb7)picked them for (Eb)me.

And when (Cm)I think of you

and the love

we once knew, how I (Ab)wish we could go

back in (Eb)time.

Do you ev er think back on old mem ’ries like that, or do I ev er (Bb7)cross your mind?

Do you (Ab)ev er wake up (Ab6)lone ly in the (Ab)mid dle of the night be cause you (Eb)missed me;

(Ab)do you, dar lin’?

Oh, and (Bb)do your mem ’ries (Bb7)ev er take you (Ab)back in to an oth er place in (Eb)time?

Oh, and (Ab)do you ev er miss the feel in’s and the love we shared when you were (Eb)with me,

(Ab)do you, dar lin’?

I just won der, do I (Bb)cross (Ab)your mind?

Oh, how (Bb7)cross (Ab)your mind?

Oh, (Ab)do (Eb)I ev er (Bb)cross (Ab)your mind?

Hm, hm, hm, hm,

hm, hm, hm, hm,

hm, hm, hm, hm, hm.

(Ab)Oh, oh,

tell me, do I ev er, do I, do I ev er, do I, do I ev er (Ab)cross your (Eb)mind?

(Ab)Oh, oh,

tell me, do I ev er, do I, do I ev er, do I, do I ev er (Ab)cross your (Eb)mind?

(Ab)Oh, oh,

tell me, (Eb)mind?

Do I Ever Cross Your Mind by Dolly Parton — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Do I Ever Cross Your Mind by Dolly Parton 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 Ab at 120 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 "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind" 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 "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind"?
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 "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind" use?
Just 8 chords: Ab, Ab6, Bb, Bb7, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Eb7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Dolly Parton songs work for kids?
Try "NINE TO FIVE", "HE'S EVERYTHING", "HERE YOU COME AGAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.