Is "I Can Hear The Bells" 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 "I Can Hear The Bells"?

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 "I Can Hear The Bells" use?

Just 27 chords: A, A7, Ab7, Am, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj9, C, +19 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Marc Shaiman songs work for kids?

Try "MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW", "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (from Hairspray)", "Good Morning Baltimore". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

I Can Hear The Bells

· by Marc Shaiman

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Lyrics

I can hear the bells.

Well, don’t cha hear ’em chime?

Can’t ’cha feel my (Dm)heart beat keep ing (G)per

fect time?

And (Csus)all (C)be cause he

touched me.

He looked at me and stared.

Yes, he bumped me.

My heart was un pre pared when he tapped me and (F)knocked me off my feet.

(G7sus)One lit tle (G7)touch, now my (Bbmaj9)life’s com plete.

’Cause when he nudged me, love put me in a fix.

Yes, it hit me just like a ton of bricks.

Yes, my heart burst.

Now I (F)know what life’s a bout.

(F)One lit tle (G7)touch and love’s (F)knocked (Csus)me out, (C)and (F)I can hear the bells.

My head is spin (F)ning.

(Dm)I can hear the bells.

Some thing’s be gin (Dm)ning.

(Bb)Ev ’ry bod y says that a (F)girl who looks like me (F)can’t win his (G7)love.

Well, just (Dm)wait (C)and (Bb)see, (C)’cause (F)I can hear the bells.

Just hear them chim (F)ing.

(Dm)I can hear the bells.

My tem p’ra ture’s climb (Dm)ing.

I (Bb)can’t con tain my joy ’cause I (F)fin ’ly found the boy I’ve been (F)miss (G7)in’.

(C7sus)Lis ten!

I can hear the (F)be ells.

Round one, he’ll ask me on a date, and (Gb)then round two, I’ll primp, but won’t be late be (Ebm)cause round three’s when we (Gb)kiss in side his car.

Won’t (Gb)go all the (Ab7)way, but I’ll (Gb)go pret (Db)ty (Dbsus2)far.

(Db)Then round four, he’ll ask me for my hand, and (Gb)then round five, we’ll book the wed ding band, so (Ebm)by round six, Am ber, (Gb)much to your sur prise, this (Gb)heav y weight (Ab7)cham pi on (Ebm)takes (Db)the (Cb)prize (Db)and (Gb)I can hear the bells.

My ears are ring (Gb)ing.

(Ebm)I can hear the bells.

The brides maids are sing (Ebm)ing.

(Cb)Ev ’ry bod y says that a (Gb)guy who’s such a gem (Ab7sus)won’t look my (Ab7)way.

Well, the (Ebm)laugh’s (Db)on (Cb)them (Db)’cause (Gb)I can hear the bells.

My fa ther will smile...

(Ebm)I can hear the bells.

...as he walks me down the aisle.

My (Cb)moth er starts to cry, but I can’t (Gb)see ’cause Link and I are French (Gb)kiss (Ab7)in’.

(Db7sus)Lis ten!

I can hear the (Gb)bells.

(G)I can hear the bells.

My head is reel (G)in’.

(Em)I can hear the bells.

I can’t stop the peal (Em)in’.

(C)Ev ’ry bod y warns that he (G)won’t like what he’ll see, but (G)I know that (A7)he’ll look in (Em)side (D)of (C)me.

(D)Yeah, (G)I can hear the bells.

To day’s just the start ’cause (Em)I can hear the bells, and ’til death do us part.

(Em)And (C)e ven when we die we’ll look (G)down from up a bove, re (Am7)mem ber ing the night that we (G)two fell in love.

(G7)We (C)both will share a tear, and he’ll (G)whis per as we’re rem i (G)nisc (A)in’.

(D7sus)Lis ten!

I can hear the (G)bells.

I can hear the bells.

I can hear the (G)bells.

I Can Hear The Bells by Marc Shaiman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Can Hear The Bells” by Marc Shaiman 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 54 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 "I Can Hear The Bells" 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 "I Can Hear The Bells"?: 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 "I Can Hear The Bells" use?: Just 27 chords: A, A7, Ab7, Am, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj9, C, +19 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Marc Shaiman songs work for kids?: Try "MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW", "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (from Hairspray)", "Good Morning Baltimore". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.