Everything Happens To Me

· by Frank Sinatra

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Lyrics

(Eb)Black cats creep a cross my path un (Eb7)til I’m al most mad.

I (Eb7)must have ’roused the dev il’s wrath, ’cause (F7)all my luck is bad.

I (F)make a date for golf and you can (Dbdim)bet your life it rains,

I (F7)try to give a par ty and the (G7)guy up stairs com plains,

I (Ebm6)guess I’ll go through life just catch in’ (G7)colds and miss in’ trains.

(F13)Ev ’ry thing hap pens to (G7)me.

I (F)nev er miss a thing, I’ve had the (Dbdim)mea sles and the mumps,

and (F7)ev ’ry time I play an ace my (G7)part ner al ways trumps,

I (Ebm6)guess I’m just a fool who nev er (G7)looks be fore he jumps.

(F13)Ev ’ry thing hap pens to (Bb)me.

At (Bb)first my heart thought you could break this (Eb6)jinx for me,

that (Bb7)love would turn the trick to end de (Eb6)spair,

but (A7#9)now I just can’t fool this head that (D6)thinks for me,

I’ve (C7)mort gaged all my cas tles in the (F7)air.

I’ve (F)tel e graphed and phoned, I sent an (Dbdim)“Air mail Spe cial,” too.

Your (F7)an swer was “good bye,” and there was (G7)e ven pos tage due.

I (Cm7)fell in love just once and then it (G7)had to be with you.

(F13)Ev ’ry thing hap pens to (G7)me.

(F13)Ev ’ry thing hap pens to (Bb6/9)me.

Everything Happens To Me by Frank Sinatra — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Everything Happens To Me” by Frank Sinatra 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 64 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 "Everything Happens To Me" 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 "Everything Happens To Me"?: 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.
What other Frank Sinatra songs work for kids?: Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.