Embraceable You

by George Gershwin

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(G)Doz ens of girls would storm up;

(D)I had to lock my door.

(A)Some how I could n’t warm up to (Eb)one

(D)be (G)fore.

(G)What was it that con trolled me?

(F#)What kept my love life (B)lean?

(F#)My in tu i tion told me you’d come (Am7)on

(D)the (G)scene.

La dy, (Em)lis ten (A9)to the (Em)rhy thm (A9)of my (Em)heart (A9)beat, (Em)and you’ll (Am)get (D)just (Am)what (D)I mean.

Em brace me, my sweet em (D)brace a (C)ble you!

Em brace me, you (D7)ir re (G)place a (D7sus)ble you!

(Em)Just one (Em7)look at (Em6)you, my (F#7)heart grew (Bm)tip sy (Bb)in me;

(D)you and (D#dim)you a (A9)lone bring out the (D7)gyp sy in me!

I love all the man y (D7)charms a (C)bout you;

a bove all, I (D7)want my (G)arms a (F)bout you.

Don’t be a (F#)naugh ty (B)ba by, Come to pa pa, come to (G)pa pa, (C#)do!

My sweet em (A)brace a (D)ble (G)you!

Em brace me, my sweet em (D)brace a (C)ble you!

Em brace me, you (D7)ir re (G)place a (D7sus)ble you!

(Em)Just one (Em7)look at (Em6)you, my (F#7)heart grew (Bm)tip sy (Bb)in me;

(D)you and (D#dim)you a (A9)lone bring out the (D7)gyp sy in me!

I love all the man y (D7)charms a (C)bout you;

a bove all, I (D7)want my (G)arms a (F)bout you.

Don’t be a (F#)naugh ty (B)ba by, Come to pa pa, come to (G)pa pa, (C#)do!

My sweet em (A)brace a (D)ble (G)you!

(G)you!

Embraceable You by George Gershwin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Embraceable You by George Gershwin 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 G 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 "Embraceable You" 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 "Embraceable You"?
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.