Fixer Upper

by Robert Lopez

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Is it the (C)clump y way he walks?

Or the grump y way he talks?

Or the (Am)pear shaped, square shaped (D9)weird ness of his (G)feet?

And though we (C)know he wash es well, (E)he al ways ends up sort smell a y.

You’ll (C)nev er meet a (A7)fel la (D7)who’s as (G)sen si tive and sweet!

So he’s a bit of a (E)fix er up per; so he’s got a few (Am)flaws, like his pe (C)cu liar brain, dear, his (E)thing with the rein deer, that’s a (F)lit tle out side of (G7)na ture’s laws!

So he’s a bit of a (E)fix er up per, (F)this we’re cer tain (F#dim7)of: You can (C)fix this fix er (Am)up per up with a (Dm)lit tle (G7)bit of (C)love!

Is it the (C)way that he runs scared?

Or that he’s so cial ly im paired?

Or that he (Am)on ly likes to (D9)tin kle in the (G)woods?

Are you (C)hold ing back your fond ness due to his un man ly blonde ness?

Or the (C)way he cov ers (A7)up that (D7)he’s the (G)hon est goods?

He’s just a bit of a (E)fix er up per; he’s got a cou ple o’ (Am)bugs.

His (E)i so la tion is a con fir ma tion of his (F)des per a tion for (G)heal ing hugs!

So he’s a bit of a (E)fix er up per, but (F#dim7)we know what to do;

the the (C)way to fix up this (Am)fix er up per is to (Dm)fix him (G7)up with (C)you!

So she’s a bit of a (E)fix er up per; he’s that’s a mi ple nor (Am)thing.

Her (E)quote “en gage ment” is a flex ar range ment.

of And (F)by the way, I don’t (G)see no ring!

So she’s a bit of a (E)fix er up per; her (F#dim7)brain’s a bit be twixt!

Get the (C)fi an fix out (Am)of the way per and the (Dm)whole thing (G7)will be (C)fixed!

We’re not say ing you can change him, ’cause (Em)peo ple don’t real ly change.

We’re (Bb)on ly say ing that (F)love’s a force that’s (C)pow er ful and strange.

(A)Peo ple make bad choi ces if they’re (D)mad or scared or stressed.

But (E)throw a lit tle love their way, throw a lit tle love their way, (A)you’ll bring out their best!

True love brings out the best!

(D)Ev ’ry one’s a bit of a (F)fix er up per, (G)that’s what it’s all a bout!

Fa ther!

(D)Sis ter!

Broth er!

We (F)need each oth er to (G)raise us up and round us (A)out!

(D)Ev ’ry one’s a bit of a fix er up per, but (G)when push comes to (G)shove,

the on ly (D)fix er up per (F#)fix er that can (Bm)fix a fix er (E7)up per is...

(Em7)True,

true,

(G)true, true, true

love!

(G)True (Bb)love!

(D)Love, (F)love, (Gm)love, love, (A)love!

Love!

(G)True love!

True

(D)love!

Fixer Upper by Robert Lopez — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Fixer Upper by Robert Lopez 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 80 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Fixer Upper" 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 "Fixer Upper"?
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.