Is "Here's To Us" 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 "Here's To Us"?

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 "Here's To Us" use?

Just 38 chords: Ab, Ab6, Ab7, Ab9, Abm, Abm7, Abmaj7, B7, +30 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Cy Coleman songs work for kids?

Try "DON'T ASK THE LADY WHAT THE LADY DID BEFORE", "BIG SPENDER", "Big Spender". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Here's To Us

· by Cy Coleman

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Lyrics

Now (Eb)what shall we raise a (Bb)toast to?

The (Ab)cares we (Gm)once were (Fm)host to, the (Eb)banks we (Bb7)owed the (Eb)most to have (Cm7)van ished (F7)and three (Fm7)cheers!

There’s (Gb)no bod y left to (Db)toast to, ex (Cb)cept the (Bbm)ones we’re (Abm)close to.

It (Eb)may not be Em ’ly (Bb7)Post to (Bb)say it, (Eb)but, here’s how!

And (Bb7)I must (Ab)say (Bb7)it: (Eb)Here’s

to (Ebmaj7)us,

my (Eb6)dar ling, my dear,

(Ebm7)here’s

to (Ab9)us

to (Abm7)night;

(Bb7)Not

for (Ab)what

might (Dbm6)hap pen next (Bb7)year, for (Ab7)it (Gm7)might not (Eb6)be near ly as (Fm7)bright

But (Gb)here’s

to (Gbmaj7)us,

for (Gb6)bet ter or worse, and for (Gbm7)thanks to a mer ci ful (Fm7)star;

(Eb)skies

of (Ebmaj7)blue

and (Eb7)mud dl in’ (F9)through and for (Fm7)me and for (Bb7)you as we (Eb7)are!

(Eb7)And (Ab)here’s

to (Abmaj7)us,

for (Ab6)noth ing at all.

If there’s (Abm7)noth ing at all we can (Gm7)praise,

(Cm)just

that (Cm)we’re

to (Cm7)geth er and (F9)here for the (Fm7)rest of our (Bb9)beau ti ful (Eb7sus)days:

(Fm7)here’s to us, for ev er and (Bb9)al (Eb)ways!

(Eb)Here’s

to (Ebmaj7)us,

my (Eb6)dar ling, my dear,

(Ebm7)here’s

to (Ab9)us

to (Abm7)night;

(Bb7)Not

for (Ab)what

might (Dbm6)hap pen next (Bb7)year, for (Ab7)it (Gm7)might not (Eb6)be near ly as (Fm7)bright

And (Gb)here’s

to (Gbmaj7)us,

for (Gb6)all that we have and the (Gbm7)road that we’ve trav elled so (Fm7)far;

(Eb)skies

of (Ebmaj7)blue

and (Eb7)mud dl in’ (F9)through and for (Fm7)me and for (Bb7)you as we (Eb7)are!

(Eb7)And (Ab)here’s

to (Abmaj7)us,

for (Ab6)egg in our beer.

And the (Abm7)cup of good cheer we can (Gm7)raise,

(Cm)ap

ro (Cm)pos

of (Cm7)noth ing I (F9)know but for (Fm7)feel ing like (Bb9)throw ing bou (Eb7sus)quets:

(Fm7)here’s to us, for ev er and (Bb9)al (Eb)ways!

and (Bb9)al (Eb6/9)ways.

Here's To Us by Cy Coleman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Here's To Us” by Cy Coleman 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 Ab at 104 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 "Here's To Us" 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 "Here's To Us"?: 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 "Here's To Us" use?: Just 38 chords: Ab, Ab6, Ab7, Ab9, Abm, Abm7, Abmaj7, B7, +30 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Cy Coleman songs work for kids?: Try "DON'T ASK THE LADY WHAT THE LADY DID BEFORE", "BIG SPENDER", "Big Spender". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.