Handbags And Gladrags

by Rod Stewart

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Ev er seen a (Bb)blind man cross the road and all I thought I tryin’ to had make to the do was smile.

You are er still a young girl, grow in’ old

and you bought ev make ’ry thing a in style.

So what be comes you’re you, (Eb)in you’re out, love,

when you don’t have mean a (C)sin gle of thing with out

the (Eb)hand bags and the glad rags that you burned that I had to sweat so you could buy.

Ba by.

Once I was a (Bb)young man, cross the road and all I thought I tryin’ to had make to the do was smile.

You are er still a young girl, grow in’ old

and you bought ev make ’ry thing a in style.

And once you think you’re you, (Eb)in you’re out, love,

’cause you don’t have mean a (C)sin gle of thing with out

the (Eb)hand bags and the glad rags that you burned that I had to sweat so you could buy.

Mm.

by.

Sing a song of (Bb7)six pence for your sake

and take a bot tle full of (Bb)rye.

Four and twen ty (Bb7)black birds in a (Eb)cake

and bake (F7)them all in a (Bb)pie.

They told me you missed (F)school

to day,

so what I sug gest is just (C7)throw them all a way,

the (Eb)hand bags and the glad rags that you (F7sus)pour o ver and that I had to sweat to buy.

(Ebmaj7)Oh.

(F7sus)pour o ver and that I had to sweat to buy you.

(Bb)Hmm.

Handbags And Gladrags by Rod Stewart — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Handbags And Gladrags” by Rod Stewart 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 60 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 "Handbags And Gladrags" 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 "Handbags And Gladrags"?
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 "Handbags And Gladrags" use?
Just 11 chords: Bb, Bb7, Bbpow, C, C7, Eb, Ebmaj7, F, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Rod Stewart songs work for kids?
Try "RHYTHM OF MY HEART", "YOU'RE IN MY HEART", "SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.