He's So Shy

by The Pointer Sisters

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When I first (Fm7)saw him stand ing there,

I longed to speak but did not dare.

Some thing in side

whis pered to (Bb)me, “You bet ter move in care ful ly.”

And then he smiled and turned a way;

that told me all he could not say.

That’s when I knew he want ed me too,

but I’d have to (G7)do some break in’ through.

He’s so (Fm7)shy,

he’s so (Fm7)shy,

that sweet (Eb)lit tle boy who (Ab)caught (Eb)my (Bb)eye.

He’s (Cm7)so (Fm7)shy,

he’s so (Fm7)shy,

and he’s (Eb)much too good to (Ab)let (Eb)get (Bb)by.

Whoa, yes he is!

Now hold ing him (Fm7)gen tly through the night,

noth ing has ev er felt so right.

And I’m so glad

I took the (Bb)time

that I had to to make him mine.

He still can do things to my heart

just like he did right from the start

each time I see

he that qual i ty

that nev er stops (G7)do at tract ing me.

He’s so (Fm7)shy,

he’s so (Fm7)shy,

that sweet (Eb)lit tle boy who (Ab)caught (Eb)my (Bb)eye.

He’s (Cm7)so (Fm7)shy,

he’s so (Fm7)shy,

and I’ll (Eb)love him till the (Ab)day (Eb)I (Bb)die.

Oh, yes I will!

Now hold ing him

Ooh, he’s so (Fm7)shy, Yeah, he’s so shy.

(Oo ee, oo ee, ba He’s by.) shy.

(Oo ee, oo ee, ba He’s by.) shy.

(Oo ee, oo ee, ba He’s by.) shy.

(Oo ee, oo ee, ba He’s by.) shy.

He's So Shy by The Pointer Sisters — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “He's So Shy by The Pointer Sisters 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 100 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 "He's So Shy" 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 "He's So Shy"?
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 "He's So Shy" use?
Just 9 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Cm7, Eb, F, Fm, Fm7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Pointer Sisters songs work for kids?
Try "JUMP", "NEUTRON DANCE", "I'M SO EXCITED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.