Is "If I Were A Bell" 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 "If I Were A Bell"?

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 "If I Were A Bell" use?

Just 22 chords: Ab, Abdim, Am, Am9, Amin, Bb, C, C7, +14 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Teena Marie songs work for kids?

Try "OOO LA LA LA", "I NEED YOUR LOVIN'", "SQUARE BIZ". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

If I Were A Bell

· by Teena Marie

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Lyrics

Ear ly (Cmaj9)morn ing

whis pers to me.

I was tak en

un a ware.

I re (Cmaj7)mem ber

sun light creep ing.

in the win dow

o ver there.

The day had prom ised true (Am9)love.

Smiles a wak en as we rise.

Our gold en slum bers long gone.

On ly (Bb)you

got (Am)in

my eyes,

and (Am9)now I’ll nev er be the same

’cause you made

me o new ver.

yes.

(Cmaj7)If I were a bell,

(Cm7)ba by, I would ring.

(Cmaj7)Tell the whole world that you are my (Bb)ev

(Am)’ry thing.

(Cmaj7)If I were a bell,

(Cm7)ba by, you would know

(Cmaj7)that you are my on ly lov er and it’s won der (C7)ful.

If I (Fmaj7)were

a bell,

ba by, I would ring (Em7)each (Dm7)day (G9sus)for you.

Ear ly (Cmaj9)morn ing

it talks to me.

I was tak en

by sur prise.

I re (Cmaj7)mem ber

fin gers float ing

as you held me

hyp no tized.

The day had prom ised true (Am9)love.

Smiles a wak en as we share.

Our gold en slum bers long gone.

On ly (Bb)you

and (Am)I

were there

and (Am9)now, hon ey, I’m not the same

’cause you made

a brand new me,

yes.

(Cmaj7)If I were a bell,

(Cm7)ba by, I would ring.

(Cmaj7)Tell the whole world that you are my (Bb)ev

(Am)’ry thing.

(Cmaj7)If I were a bell,

(Cm7)ba by, you would know

(Cmaj7)that you are my on ly lov er and it’s won der (C7)ful.

If I (Fmaj7)were

a bell,

ba by, I would ring (Em7)each (Dm7)day (G9sus)for you.

Ear ly (Fmaj7)were

a bell,

ba by, I would (Fm7)ring from the hill tops.

(Em7)Ring from each and ev ’ry moun tain side, yes.

Oh, (C7)If I (Fmaj7)were

a bell.

ba by, I would (Fm7)ring

through ev ’ry val ley.

(Em7)Tell the whole world ’bout these tears of joy I cry.

If I were

your bell, (Abdim)ba by, I would (G7)ring each day for you.

(Cmaj7)And

no one

could ev er (G7)tell me what to think, to feel, to (Cmaj7)say or do.

Lis ten, sug ar,

(G)I’m gon na sing a bout you one more time.

(Fmaj7)were

a bell,

ba by, I would ring (Em7)each (Dm7)day (G9sus)for (Cmaj7)you.

Just for you.

If I Were A Bell by Teena Marie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If I Were A Bell” by Teena Marie 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 60 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 "If I Were A Bell" 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 "If I Were A Bell"?: 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 "If I Were A Bell" use?: Just 22 chords: Ab, Abdim, Am, Am9, Amin, Bb, C, C7, +14 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Teena Marie songs work for kids?: Try "OOO LA LA LA", "I NEED YOUR LOVIN'", "SQUARE BIZ". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.