Feed The Birds

· by Sherman Brothers

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Lyrics

(C)Feed the (Em)birds,

(F)tup pence a (C)bag,

(F)tup pence,

(C)tup pence,

tup pence a (G7)bag.

(C)Feed the (Em)birds,

(F)tup pence a (E7)bag,

(Fmaj7)tup pence,

(F#)tup pence,

(G7)tup pence a (C)bag.

(Am)Ear ly each (Dm)day to the (Adim7)steps of St.

(Dm)Paul’s, the (Am)lit tle old (Dm)bird wom an (Am)comes.

In her (Am)own spe cial (Dm)way to the (Adim7)peo ple she (Dm)calls.

(Am)Come buy my (E7)bags full of (Am)crumbs.

(G7)Come feed the lit tle birds, (C)show them you care,

(G7)and you’ll be glad if you (C)do.

Their (Am)young ones are (Dm)hun gry, their (Adim7)nests are so (Dm)bare.

All it (Am)takes is (E7)tup pence from (Am)you.

(C)Feed the (Em)birds,

(F)tup pence a (C)bag,

(F)tup pence,

(C)tup pence,

(D7)tup pence a (G7)bag.

(C)“Feed the (Em)birds,”

(F)that’s what she (C)cries,

(F)while o ver (C)head her (G7)birds fill the (C)skies.

All a (Am)round the ca (E7)the dral, the (Am)saints and a (E7)pos tles look (Am)down as she (E7)sells her (Am)wares.

Al (C)though you can’t (G7)see it, you (C)know they are (G7)smil ing each (C)time some one (E7)shows that he (Am)cares.

(C)Though her (Em)words are (F)sim ple and (C)few,

(F)lis ten,

(C)lis ten, she’s (D7)call ing to (G7)you.

(C)Feed the (Em)birds,

(F)tup pence a (E7)bag.

(Fmaj7)Tup pence,

(F#)tup pence,

(G7)tup pence a (Am)bag.

(Fmaj7)Tup pence,

(F#)tup pence,

(G7)tup pence a (C)bag.

Feed The Birds by Sherman Brothers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Feed The Birds” by Sherman Brothers 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 C at 110 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 "Feed The Birds" 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 "Feed The Birds"?: 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 Sherman Brothers songs work for kids?: Try "HEFFALUMPS AND WOOZLES", "IT'S A SMALL WORLD", "A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.