I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance

· by Bing Crosby

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I (C)need your love so (G)bad ly,

I (A7)love you, oh, so (Fm6)mad ly.

But (Am)I don’t stand a (D7)ghost of a (G)chance with (C)you!

I (C)thought at last I’d (G)found you,

but (A7)oth er loves sur (Fm6)round you.

And (Am)I don’t stand a (D7)ghost of a (G)chance with (C)you!

(G7)If you’d sur ren der, (G)just for a ten der (C)kiss or two,

(Am6)you might dis cov er (B7)that I’m the lov er (E9)meant for you, and (G)I’d be true.

But (C)what’s the good of (G)schem ing,

I (A7)know I must be (Fm6)dream ing,

for (Am)I don’t stand a (D7)ghost of a (G)chance with (C)you!

I (C)need your love so (G)bad ly,

I (A7)love you, oh, so (Fm6)mad ly.

But (Am)I don’t stand a (D7)ghost of a (G)chance with (C)you!

I (C)thought at last I’d (G)found you,

but (A7)oth er loves sur (Fm6)round you.

And (Am)I don’t stand a (D7)ghost of a (G)chance with (C)you!

(G7)If you’d sur ren der, (G)just for a ten der (C)kiss or two,

(Am6)you might dis cov er (B7)that I’m the lov er (E9)meant for you, and (G)I’d be true.

But (C)what’s the good of (G)schem ing,

I (A7)know I must be (Fm6)dream ing,

for (Am)I don’t stand a (D7)ghost of a (G)chance with (C)you!

I (F9)you!

I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance by Bing Crosby — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance” by Bing Crosby 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 90 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 "I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance" 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 Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance"?: 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.
What other Bing Crosby songs work for kids?: Try "PLAY A SIMPLE MELODY", "THE ROAD TO MOROCCO", "A Marshmallow World". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.