I Wanna Be A Producer

by Mel Brooks

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Un hap py, un hap py, ver

y un hap py, un hap py, un (Bb7)hap py, (Asus)ver y, ver y, ver y, ver y, (A)ver y, ver y, ver y, un (Dm)hap py.

Oh, I (Dm(maj7))deb its all de morn in’ and I (Dm6)cred its all de eve nin’ un (C9)til dem led gers be (F)right.

Un (Bbmaj7)til (Dm)them (Gm7)led gers (C9)be (D)right.

(D)I spend my life ac (Em7)count ing with (A7)fi gures and such.

To what is my life a (Em7)mount ing?

It (A7)fi gures

not (D7)much.

(A)I have a se cret de (Bm)sire

(A7)hid ing deep in my (D7)soul.

(F#)It sets my heart a (Bm)fire

(Bm7)to see me (E7)in this (Em7)role.

(Abmaj7)I wan na be a pro (Ab6)duc er

(Ab)with a (Bb7)hit show on Broad way.

(Bbm(maj7))I wan na be a pro (Bbm7)duc er,

(Bbm6)lunch at (Eb7)Sar dis ev ’ry (Eb7)day.

(Abmaj7)I wan na be a pro (Ab6)duc er,

(Ab)sport a (F7)top hat and a (Bbm)cane.

(Dbm6)I wan na be a pro (F7)duc er and drive those (Eb)cho rus girls in (E7)sane.

(A)I wan na (Amaj7)be a pro (A6)duc er

(A)and (B7)sleep un til half past two.

(Bm7)I wan na (Bm(maj7))be a pro (Bm7)duc er

(Bm6)and say (E7)you you you not (E7#5)you.

(A)I wan na (Amaj7)be a pro (A6)duc er,

(A)wear a (F#)tux on (Fdim7)op (F#7)’ning (Bm)nights.

(Dm6)I wan na be a pro (F#7)duc er and see my (E)name, Le o Bloom in (A6)lights.

I wan na (D7)be!

(Ddim7)I wan na be!

(D7)I wan na be the (C#dim7)great est, (D7)grand est (C#dim7)and most (Am)fa bu (Bm)lous pro (Am)duc er (D)in the (Ab6)He wants to be a pro duc er, he’s got ta (Bb7)dine with a duch ess and a (Bb13)duke.

I (Bbm)just got ta be a pro (Bbm7)duc er,

drink cham (Eb7)pagne (Bb)un (Bbm7)til I puke.

(Ab)I wan na (Ab)be a pro (Ab)duc er,

show the world just (Eb)what (F7)I’ve (Bbm6)got.

I’m gon na (Bbm)put on shows that (Dbm(maj7))will en thrall ’em.

Read my name in (F7)Win chell’s col umn.

(Bbm13)I wan na be a pro (Db)duc er

’cause it’s (Eb)ev ’ry thing I’m (G#m)not.

Un hap py,

un hap py, so un hap py, (D#)ver y, ver y, ver y, ver y, ver y, ver y, ver y, ver y

I Wanna Be A Producer by Mel Brooks — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Wanna Be A Producer by Mel Brooks 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 100 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 Wanna Be A Producer" 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 Wanna Be A Producer"?
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 Mel Brooks songs work for kids?
Try "Springtime For Hitler (from 'The Producers')", "Along Came Bialy", "Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.