Hey There

by Jerry Ross

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(C)Hey there,

(Dm7)you with the (G7)stars in your (C)eyes,

(Dm7)love nev er (G7)made a (A)fool of you,

(D)you used to (G)be too (C)wise!

(E)Hey there,

(F#m7)you on that (B7)high fly ing (E)cloud,

(F#m7)though she won’t (B7)throw a (E7)crumb to you, you (A)think some day she’ll (Dm7)come to you;

bet ter for (C)get her,

(Dm7)her with her (G7)nose in the (C)air,

(Dm7)she has you (G7)danc ing (A)on a string,

(Dm7)break it and (G)she won’t (Gm9)care!

(C7)Won’t you (Fmaj7)take this ad vice I (F#)hand you (B)like a (Em7)broth er

or (A7)are you (Dm7)not see ing things too (Fm6)clear?

Are you (Em)too much in love to (A7)hear;

(A7)is it (Dm7)all go ing in (Em7)one (Fmaj7)ear (G7)and out the (B)oth (C)er?

(C)Hey there,

(Dm7)you with the (G7)stars in your (C)eyes,

(Dm7)love nev er (G7)made a (A)fool of you,

(D)you used to (G)be too (C)wise!

(E)Hey there,

(F#m7)you on that (B7)high fly ing (E)cloud,

(F#m7)though she won’t (B7)throw a (E7)crumb to you, you (A)think some day she’ll (Dm7)come to you;

bet ter for (C)get her,

(Dm7)her with her (G7)nose in the (C)air,

(Dm7)she has you (G7)danc ing (A)on a string,

(Dm7)break it and (G)she won’t (Gm9)care!

(C7)Won’t you (Fmaj7)take this ad vice I (F#)hand you (B)like a (Em7)broth er

or (A7)are you (Dm7)not see ing things too (Fm6)clear?

Are you (Em)too much in love to (A7)hear;

(A7)is it (Dm7)all go ing in (Em7)one (Fmaj7)ear (G7)and out the (B)oth (C)er?

oth (C)er?

Hey There by Jerry Ross — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hey There by Jerry Ross 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 C at 120 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 "Hey There" 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 "Hey There"?
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.