Is "Every Little Kiss" 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 "Every Little Kiss"?

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 "Every Little Kiss" use?

Just 10 chords: Bb, Bb6, C, Cm7, Eb, Ebsus2, F, Fsus2, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Bruce Hornsby songs work for kids?

Try "Mandolin Rain", "MANDOLIN RAIN", "LOOK OUT ANY WINDOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Every Little Kiss

· by Bruce Hornsby

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Lyrics

Ev ’ry bod y Way out num (Bb6/9)here ber, work ing on the docks

ev ’ry one (Eb)sees that’s (Bb)the

(Cm7)long

(Bb)day

(F)through.

Well, what would I do af ter with out the nights

and the phone

and the (Eb)chance

(Bb)just to (Cm7)talk

(Bb)to

(F)you?

Oh, I what would I (Ebsus2)do now,

just to talk to you

a (Gm7)thou sand (F)miles a (Gm7)way?

(Gm7)What I would n’t (F)give for (Eb)on ly (Bb)one (F)night,

a lit tle re lief (Bb)in (F)sight,

some day when (Eb)times

(Bb)weren’t so (Fsus)tight.

(F)When the (Eb)day

(Bb)goes

(Bb)down

(Bb)on the (Cm7)wa ter town,

when the (Eb)sun

(Bb)sinks

(Bb)low

all (Cm7)a round,

that’s when (Eb)I

(Bb)know

(Bb)I,

I (Cm7)need you now.

Yes,

you’re (Ebsus2)what I miss,

ev ’ry lit tle (Bb)kiss.

Ev ’ry (Bb)lit tle one,

ev ’ry (Bb)lit tle one.

Ev ’ry bod y here’s a num (Bb6/9)here ber, not ing a the name.

But ’ry I (Eb)guess that’s (Bb)all

(Cm7)right

(Bb)with

(F)me.

As I sit a lone af ter a long the day

and the phone

in the (Eb)ab

(Bb)sence of (Cm7)com

(Bb)pa

(F)ny,

oh, I let my mind (Ebsus2)wan der

just to talk to you

a (Gm7)thou sand (F)miles a (Gm7)way.

(Gm7)What I would n’t (F)give for (Eb)on ly (Bb)one (F)night,

a lit tle re lief (Bb)in (F)sight,

some day when (Eb)times

(Bb)weren’t so (Fsus)tight.

(F)When the (Eb)day

(Bb)goes

(Bb)down

(Bb)on the (Cm7)wa ter town,

when the (Eb)sun

(Bb)sinks

(Bb)low

all (Cm7)a round,

that’s when (Eb)I

(Bb)know

(Bb)I,

I (Cm7)need you now.

Yes,

you’re (Ebsus2)what I miss,

ev ’ry lit tle (Bb)kiss.

Ev ’ry (Bb)lit tle one,

ev ’ry (Bb)lit tle one.

(Gm7)What I would n’t (F)give for (Eb)on ly (Bb)one (F)night,

a lit tle re lief (Bb)in (F)sight,

some day when (Eb)times

(Bb)weren’t

(Fsus)tight.

(F)When the

Every Little Kiss by Bruce Hornsby — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Every Little Kiss” by Bruce Hornsby 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 Eb at 90 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 "Every Little Kiss" 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 "Every Little Kiss"?: 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 "Every Little Kiss" use?: Just 10 chords: Bb, Bb6, C, Cm7, Eb, Ebsus2, F, Fsus2, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bruce Hornsby songs work for kids?: Try "Mandolin Rain", "MANDOLIN RAIN", "LOOK OUT ANY WINDOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.