Is "I'd Want It To Be You" 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'd Want It To Be You"?

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'd Want It To Be You" use?

Just 28 chords: A, Ab, Amaj7, B7, B9, Bb, Bb7, Bb9, +20 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Barbara Streisand songs work for kids?

Try "I STILL CAN SEE YOUR FACE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

I'd Want It To Be You

· by Barbara Streisand

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Lyrics

(Eb)Time

has a way of (Cm7)chang ing ev ’ry thing.

That goes for al most an y thing but (Bb7sus)us.

“Al ways have,

and I al ways will re main.”

words from a heart that you can (Bb7sus)trust.

While (Gm7)oth ers come and go,

(Cm7)you can al ways know I’m here for (Fm7)you

when ev er you might (Bb7sus)need me.

(Eb)Some times if you’re (Cm7)luck y,

you’ll (Fm7)find that cer tain some one

(Eb)you can al ways (Cm7)count on to be (Fm7)true.

(Cm7)If I had the choice of on ly (Ab)one friend in this (Eb)world,

(Fm7)you know that I’d (Bb7sus)want it to be (Eb)you.

You’re still sweet as a hon ey bee

af ter all these years.

And you’ll al ways be that fun ny girl to (Bb7sus)me.

(Eb)Sea son to sea son, (Cm7)will our wish have a rea son?

You mean, to be the best of friends that we can be?

(Gm7)Some one you can turn to ev ’ry (Cm7)min ute of the day,...

...more (Fm7)mem ’ries to hold on to, that will (Bb7sus)nev er fade a (Bb7)way.

(Eb)Some times if you’re (Cm7)luck y,

you’ll (Fm7)find that cer tain some one

(Eb)you can al ways (Cm7)count on to be (Fm7)true.

(Eb)If I had the choice of on ly (Eb)one friend in this world, this world, (Fm7)you know that I’d (Bb7sus)want it to be (Eb)you.

You’re like a (Eb)sweet, fa mil iar song,

a good (Ab)book when I’m a lone,

a cup of (F)cof fee when I’m cold, a coun try road that leads me home.

Oh,

you know that (E)some times if you’re (C#m7)luck y,

you’ll (F#m7)find that cer tain (B7sus)some one

(E)you can al ways (C#m7)count on to be (F#m7)true.

(C#m7)If I had the choice of on ly (A)one friend in this (E)world,

(F#m7)you know that I’d (B7sus)want it to be (C#m)you.

Un (F#m7)til I make it (E)home a gain I thank God He gave me (E)you.

We’ll (F#m7)stay the way we (E)were, for ev er (C#m11)true.

There’s (F#m7)no one in this world that’s been a (B7sus)bet ter friend to (B)me

than (E)you.

I'd Want It To Be You by Barbara Streisand — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I'd Want It To Be You” by Barbara Streisand 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 72 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'd Want It To Be You" 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'd Want It To Be You"?: 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'd Want It To Be You" use?: Just 28 chords: A, Ab, Amaj7, B7, B9, Bb, Bb7, Bb9, +20 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Barbara Streisand songs work for kids?: Try "I STILL CAN SEE YOUR FACE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.