Is "Don't Rain On My Parade" 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 "Don't Rain On My Parade"?

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 "Don't Rain On My Parade" use?

Just 45 chords: A, A6, A7, Aaug, Adom, Am7, Amaj9, B, +37 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Linda Eder songs work for kids?

Try "I Am What I Am", "SON-OF-A-PREACHER MAN", "We're All Alone". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Don't Rain On My Parade

· by Linda Eder

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Lyrics

(A)Don’t tell me (A6)not to (A)live, just (A)sit and (A6)put ter; life’s (A)can dy (A6)and the (A7)sun’s a (A6)ball of (A)but ter.

Don’t (Bm)bring a (G#dim)round a (E9)cloud to (E7)rain on my pa (CN.C.)rade.

(A)Don’t tell me (A6)not to (A)fly, I’ve sim ply (A6)got to.

If (A)some one (A6)takes a (A7)spill, it’s (A6)me and (A)not you.

Who (Bm)told you (G#dim)you’re al (E9)lowed to (E7)rain on my

(G#m7)pa (A7)rade?

I’m march (G#13)in’ (A13)my (Dma9)band out;

I’m (Em9)beat in’ my

drum.

And if I’m (A6)fanned out,

(CN.C.)your turn at (B)bat, sir.

At (Dm6)least I (CN.C.)did n’t fake (B)it.

(E7)Hat, sir?

I (Bm9)guess I (CN.C.)did n’t make (E7#5)it.

(A)But wheth er (A6)I’m the (A7)rose of (A6)sheer per (A)fec tion, a (A)freck le (A6)on the (A7)nose of (A6)life’s com (A)plex (Bm)ion, the (G)cin der (G#dim)or the shin (G#dim)y ap ple (G)of its (C#)eye,

(B7)I got ta (Ddim7)fly once, I got ta (Cdim7)try once.

On ly can (E13)die once.

Right, sir?

Oh, life is (Ddim7)juic y, juic y and you see, (G#13)I got ta have my (C#m7)bite, (Bm7)sir.

Get (A)read y (A6)for me, (A)love, ’cause I’m a (A6)“com er.” I (A)sim ply (A6)got ta (A7)march, my (A6)heart’s a (A)drum mer!

Don’t (Bm)bring a (G#dim)round a (Bm)cloud to (G#dim)rain on (Bm)my

(A6)pa rade.

(Fma9)I’m (Gm7)gon (Fma9)na live (Gm7)and (Fma9)live now!

Get (Gm7)what (Fma9)I want, (Gm7)I (Fma9)know how!

(Gma9)One (Am7)roll (Gma9)for the (Am7)whole (Gma9)she bang!

One (Am7)throw, (Gma9)that bell (Am7)will (Gma9)go clang!

(Ama9)Eye (Bm7)on (Ama9)the tar (Bm7)get (Ama9)and wham!

One (Bm7)shot, (Ama9)one gun (Bm7)shot (Ama9)and bam!

Hey Mis ter (Bm7)Arn

(E6)stein,

here (E7)I

(CN.C.)am!

(CN.C.)I’ll march my (Dma9)band

(Em9)out; I’ll (Em9)beat

(B)drum.

And if I’m (A6)fanned

out,

(CN.C.)your turn at (Dm6)bat, sir.

At (Dm6)least I (CN.C.)did n’t fake it.

(E7)Hat, sir?

(Bm7)Guess I (CN.C.)did n’t make it.

(A)Get read y (A6)for me (A)love, ’cause (A)I’m a (A6)“com er!” I (Bb)sim ply (Bb6)got ta (Bb7)march, my (Bb6)heart’s a (Bb)drum mer!

(CN.C.)No bod y, no, (CN.C.)no bod y is (B)gon na

rain on (Cma7)my pa

(B)rade!

Don't Rain On My Parade by Linda Eder — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Don't Rain On My Parade” by Linda Eder 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 A at 92 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 "Don't Rain On My Parade" 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 "Don't Rain On My Parade"?: 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 "Don't Rain On My Parade" use?: Just 45 chords: A, A6, A7, Aaug, Adom, Am7, Amaj9, B, +37 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Linda Eder songs work for kids?: Try "I Am What I Am", "SON-OF-A-PREACHER MAN", "We're All Alone". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.