Is "Fantasy" 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 "Fantasy"?

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 "Fantasy" use?

Just 7 chords: Am7, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, Em, Em7, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other Mariah Carey songs work for kids?

Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Fantasy

· by Mariah Carey

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Lyrics

(Shu du du du dit du dit du.

Shu du du du dit du dit du.

Shu du du du dit du Oh, when you (G)walk by ev er y night ture (Em)talk ing sweet and look ing fine, (G)I get kind a hec tic in side.

Ba by, (G)I’m so in to you.

er (Em)Dar ling, if you on ly knew (G)all the things that flow through my mind.

But it’s just a (G)sweet, sweet fan ta sy, ba by, when I close my eyes you come and take me.

(On and on and (G)on.) It’s so deep in my day dreams, but it’s just a sweet, sweet fan ta sy, ba by.

(Shu du du du dit du dit du.

Shu du du du dit du dit du.

Shu du du du dit du dit du.) (G)Im ag es er of rap ture (Em)creep in to me slow ing ly (G)as you’re go ing to tic my head.

Ba by, (G)And my heart beats fast er (Em)when you take me o ly ver (G)time and time and time through a gain.

But it’s just a (G)sweet, sweet fan ta sy, ba by, when I close my eyes you come and take me.

(On and on and (G)on.) It’s so deep in my day dreams, but it’s just a sweet, sweet fan ta sy, ba by.

(Shu du du du dit du dit du.

Shu du du du dit du dit du.

Shu du du du dit du dit du.) Shu du du du dit du dit a (G)sweet, sweet fan ta sy, ba by, when I close my eyes you come and take me.

(On and on and (G)on.) It’s so deep in my day dreams, but it’s just a sweet, sweet fan ta sy, ba by.

(G)I’m in

(Em)heav en

with my boy friend, my laugh ing boy friend.

There’s no be gin ning and there (Em)is no end.

Feels like I’m dream ing, but I’m (Em)not sleep ing.

(G)Sweet, sweet fan ta sy, ba by, when I close my eyes you come and take me.

(On and on and (G)on.) It’s so deep in my day dreams, but it’s just a sweet, sweet fan ta sy, ba by.

(G)Sweet, sweet fan ta sy, ba by, when I close my eyes you come and take me.

(On and on and (G)on.) It’s so deep in my day dreams, but it’s just a sweet, sweet fan ta sy, ba by.

Fantasy by Mariah Carey — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Fantasy” by Mariah Carey 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 100 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 "Fantasy" 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 "Fantasy"?: 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 "Fantasy" use?: Just 7 chords: Am7, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, Em, Em7, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mariah Carey songs work for kids?: Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.