Happy Working Song

by Amy Adams

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(F)Come, my lit tle (C)friends, as we (Bb)all sing a (F)hap py lit tle (Bb)work ing song,

mer ry (F)lit tle voic es (C)clear and strong.

(F)Come and (F)roll your (Bb)sleeves up (C)(so to speak) and (F)pitch in,

(Bb)clean ing (C)crud up in the (F)kitch en as we (G7)sing

(G7)a (C7)long.

(F)Trill a cheer y (C)tune in the (Bb)tub as you (F)scrub a stub born (Bb)mil dew stain;

pluck a (A)hair ball from the (Dm)show er drain (G7)to the (G7)gay re (C7)frain of a hap py work ing (F)song.

(Dm)We’ll keep (A7)sing ing (Dm)with out (G9)fail; (C)oth er (C7)wise we’d (F)spoil it.

(Dm)Hos ing (A7)down the (Dm)gar bage (Dm)pail and (G)scrub bing up the toi (C7)let!

Oh, (F)how we all en (C)joy let ting (Bb)loose with a (F)lit tle “la da (Bb)dum dum dum”

while we’re (A)emp ty ing the (Dm)vac u um.

(G7)It’s such fun to (C7)hum a hap py work ing (Dm)song, (G9)hmm,

a (C7)hap py work ing (F)song.

(A)Oh,

how (D)strange a place to (E)be

(E)till (A)Ed ward (E)comes for (F#m)me!

My heart (E)is (A)sigh ing.

(C)Still,

as (F)long as I am (G)here,

I (C)guess a (G)new ex (Am)pe ri (Am)ence could (B7)be worth try ing.

(Bm)Hey!

Keep (Gm)dry (C)ing!

(F)You can do a (C)lot when you’ve (Bb)got such a (F)hap py work ing (Bb)tune to hum

while you’re spong ing up the (C)soap y scum.

(F)We a (F)dore each (Bb)filth y (C)chore that we de (F)ter mine.

(Bb)So, friends, (C)e ven though you’re (Dm)ver min, (Dm)we’re a (G)hap

py (A)work

ing (Dm)throng.

(F)Sing ing as we fetch the de (C7)ter gent box (F)for the smell y (C)shirts and the (D)stink y (D7)socks.

(F)Sing a long.

If you can not sing, then hum a long

as we’re fin ish ing our (Gm7)hap (C)py (Bb)work (C)ing (F)song.

Happy Working Song by Amy Adams — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Happy Working Song” by Amy Adams 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 Bb at 128 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Happy Working Song" 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 "Happy Working Song"?
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.