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Eighteen Yellow Roses

· by Bobby Darin

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Lyrics

(E)Eight een yel low ros es came to it day,

(E)eight een yel low ros es in a pret ty bou quet.

When the (A)boy came to the door, er, I (E)did n’t know what to say.

But (B7)eight een yel low ros es came to (E)day.

I (E)o pened up the card to see what it said.

(E)Could n’t be lieve my es in a when I had read,

When “Though (A)you be to to an er, I (E)love n’t you an y way.”

Yes, (B7)eight een yel low ros es came to (E)day.

I (E)day.

I nev er doubt ed your love for a (E)min ute;

I al ways thought that you would be (E)true.

But now, this box and the flow ers (E)in it,

I guess there’s noth ing left for (A)me

to (B)do

but (E)ask to meet the boy that’s done this thing,

and (E)find out if he’s got plans to buy you a (E)ring;

’cause (A)eight een yel low ros es

will (E)wilt and die one day,

but a (B7)fa ther’s love will nev er fade a (E)way,

will nev er fade a (E)way.

Eighteen Yellow Roses by Bobby Darin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Eighteen Yellow Roses” by Bobby Darin 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 E at 128 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 "Eighteen Yellow Roses" 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 "Eighteen Yellow Roses"?: 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 "Eighteen Yellow Roses" use?: Just 6 chords: A, B, B7, E, E7, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bobby Darin songs work for kids?: Try "ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS", "THINGS", "IF I WERE A CARPENTER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.