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I'll Be Around

· by The Mills Brothers

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Lyrics

(C)I’ll (Dm7)be a (C)round

no mat ter (G6)how

you treat me (F)now,

(C)I’ll (Am)be a (Dm7)round from (G13)now (C)on.

(C)Your (Dm7)lat est (C)love

can nev er (G6)last,

and when it’s (F)past,

(C)I’ll

(Am)be a (Dm7)round when (G13)he’s (C)gone.

Good (Db7)bye

(Gm7)a (Bb)gain,

and (Db7)if you (Gm7)find a (Bb)love (C)like (Fmaj7)mine,

(F6)just (Ab7)now

(Dm7)and (G13)then

(C)drop a (Am)line to say you’re (Dm7)feel ing fine.

And (C)when

(Dm7)things go (C)wrong,

per haps you’ll (G6)see

you’re meant for (Dm)me,

(G7)so (C)I’ll

(Am)be a (Dm7)round when (G13)he’s

(C)gone.

(C)I’ll

(Dm7)be a (C)round

no mat ter (G6)how

you treat me (F)now,

(C)I’ll

(Am)be a (Dm7)round from (G13)now

(C)on.

(C)Your

(Dm7)lat est (C)love

can nev er (G6)last,

and when it’s (F)past,

(C)I’ll

(Am)be a (Dm7)round when (G13)he’s

(C)gone.

Good (Db7)bye

(Gm7)a

(Bb)gain,

and (Db7)if you (Gm7)find a (Bb)love (C)like (Fmaj7)mine,

(F6)just (Ab7)now (Dm7)and

(G13)then

(C)drop a (Am)line to say you’re (Dm7)feel ing fine.

And (C)when (Dm7)things go (C)wrong,

per haps you’ll (G6)see

you’re meant for (Dm)me,

(G7)so (C)I’ll (Am)be a (Dm7)round when (G13)he’s

(C)gone.

(C)gone.

I'll Be Around by The Mills Brothers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I'll Be Around” by The Mills Brothers 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 100 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'll Be Around" 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'll Be Around"?: 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'll Be Around" use?: Just 21 chords: Ab6, Ab7, Abmaj9, Am, Bb, C, C7, D9, +13 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Mills Brothers songs work for kids?: Try "SOMEDAY", "Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.