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Go Away, Little Girl

· by Del Shannon

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Lyrics

Go a (G)way,

lit tle girl,

go a way,

lit tle girl.

I’m (Am7)not

sup posed

to (D9)be

a (D7)lone

with (G)you.

I (Em)know that your lips are (Em)sweet,

but (Em7)our lips must nev er (A7)meet.

I be (D)long

to (D#dim)some one (Em)else

and (A7)I must be (Am7)true.

Oh,

go a (C)way,

lit tle girl,

go a way,

lit tle girl.

It’s (Am7)hurt ing me more each (D7)min ute that you de (G)lay.

When you are (C)near me like this,

you’re much too (Bm)hard to re sist.

So go a (Am7)way,

lit tle girl,

be fore I (D7sus)beg you to (G)stay.

Go a (G)way,

lit tle girl,

go a way,

lit tle girl.

I’m (Am7)not

sup posed

to (D9)be

a (D7)lone

with (G)you.

I (Em)know that your lips are (Em)sweet,

but (Em7)our lips must nev er (A7)meet.

I be (D)long

to (D#dim)some one (Em)else

and (A7)I must be (Am7)true.

Oh,

go a (C)way,

lit tle girl,

go a way,

lit tle girl.

It’s (Am7)hurt ing me more each (D7)min ute that you de (G)lay.

When you are (C)near me like this,

you’re much too (Bm)hard to re sist.

So go a (Am7)way,

lit tle girl,

be fore I (D7sus)beg you to (G)stay.

Go a (G)stay.

Go Away, Little Girl by Del Shannon — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Go Away, Little Girl” by Del Shannon 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 56 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 "Go Away, Little Girl" 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 "Go Away, Little Girl"?: 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 "Go Away, Little Girl" use?: Just 17 chords: A7, Am7, Bm, Bm7, C, C6, D, D#dim, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Del Shannon songs work for kids?: Try "RUNAWAY", "Runaway", "Runaway". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.