Doin' It

by Huey Lewis & The News

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Ear ly in the (G)morn in’

I’m still in bed.

She comes to (C)me

up with sweet af fec tion.

Wakes me with (G)kiss es: (Am7)“Hel lo, sleep y head.”

“Now I’m Gets me mov in’ your (Dm7)in the (C)right di (F)rec tion.

I do my (Am7)best to give her (Dm7)love that lasts for (F)ev er.

Seems like (Am7)ev ’ry thing I (Dm7)do I’m do in’ (F)bet ter.

Do ing it (Am7)all for my (Fmaj7)ba (Em7)by,

’cause she’s as fine as she can be.

I’m do ing it (Am7)all for my (Bb)ba by

for (Dm7)ev ’ry (C)thing she (F)does for (C)me.

Lat er in the (G)eve nin’

been a bus y

She lays her (C)head

up on my wea ry der.

Lis to her (G)laugh ing, (Am7)snug gle up and say,

“Now I’m with you, ba by; your (Dm7)lone li (C)ness is (F)o ver.” I do my (Am7)best to give her (Dm7)love that lasts for (F)ev er.

Seems like (Am7)ev ’ry thing I (Dm7)do I’m do in’ (F)bet ter.

Do ing it (Am7)all for my (Fmaj7)ba (Em7)by,

’cause she’s as fine as she can be.

I’m do ing it (Am7)all for my (Bb)ba by

for (Dm7)ev ’ry (C)thing she (F)does for (C)me.

Do in’ it, do in’ it, (F)do in’ it, (Em7)do in’ it, (Dm7)do in’ it, (F)yeah.

(C)Do in’ it, (Am7)do in’ it, (F)ooh, (Em7)ooh, (Dm7)ooh.

(C)Do in’ it, (Am7)do in’ it, (F)do in’ it, (Em7)do in’ it, (Dm7)do in’ it, (F)yeah.

(C)Do in’ it, (Am7)do in’ it, (F)ooh, (Em7)ooh, (Dm7)ooh.

Do ing it (Am7)all for my (Fmaj7)ba (Em7)by.

Do ing it (Am7)all for my (Fmaj7)ba (Em7)by.

Do ing it (Am7)all for my (Fmaj7)ba (Em7)by.

Do ing it (Am7)all for my (Fmaj7)ba (Em7)by.

(Fmaj7)ba (Em7)by.

Doin' It by Huey Lewis & The News — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Doin' It by Huey Lewis & The News 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 135 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 "Doin' It" 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 "Doin' It"?
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 "Doin' It" use?
Just 10 chords: Am7, Bb, C, Dm, Dm7, Em7, F, F6, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Huey Lewis & The News songs work for kids?
Try "THE POWER OF LOVE", "HIP TO BE SQUARE", "BUT IT'S ALRIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.