I'll Be Seeing You

by Sammy Fain

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Ca the dral bells were (E)toll ing

(Bb7)and our hearts (Bb)sang (Ebm)on,

was it the spell of (E)Par is

(Bb7)or the A (Bbaug)pril (Eb)dawn?

(Cm6)Who knows,

(D7)if we shall (Bb6)meet a gain?

But (Bb)when

the (Cm7)morn (F7)ing chimes ring (Bb)sweet a (Bb7)gain:

(Eb)I’ll

(Ebmaj7)be (G7)see (Gaug)ing you (Gaug)in (Fm)all the old fa (Fm)mil iar plac es (Fm)that my heart and (Bb7)mind em brac es (Eb6)all day through.

(Cm)In

that small ca (Gaug)fe, (Cm)the (Fm7)park

a cross the (Abm)way, (Ab)the (Fm7)chil

(Bb7)dren’s (Bbaug)ca rou sel, the (Eb6)chest nut trees, the (Bbaug)wish ing well.

(Eb)I’ll

(Ebmaj7)be (Gaug)see ing you in (Fm)ev ’ry love ly (Fm)sum mer’s day, in (Fm)ev ’ry thing that’s (Bb7)light and gay, I’ll (Bbm6)al ways think of (C7)you that way.

I’ll (Fm)find you in the (G7)morn ing sun.

And (Cm)when the night is (CN.C.)new,

I’ll be (Fm7)look ing at the moon,

but I’ll be see ing (Bb7)you.

(Eb)I’ll

(Ebmaj7)be (G7)see (Gaug)ing you (Gaug)in (Fm)all the old fa (Fm)mil iar plac es (Fm)that my heart and (Bb7)mind em brac es (Eb6)all day through.

(Cm)In

that small ca (Gaug)fe, (Cm)the (Fm7)park

a cross the (Abm)way, (Ab)the (Fm7)chil

(Bb7)dren’s (Bbaug)ca rou sel, the (Eb6)chest nut trees, the (Bbaug)wish ing well.

(Eb)I’ll

(Ebmaj7)be (Gaug)see ing you in (Fm)ev ’ry love ly (Fm)sum mer’s day, in (Fm)ev ’ry thing that’s (Bb7)light and gay, I’ll (Bbm6)al ways think of (C7)you that way.

I’ll (Fm)find you in the (G7)morn ing sun.

And (Cm)when the night is (CN.C.)new,

I’ll be (Fm7)look ing at the moon,

but I’ll be see ing (Bb7)you.

(Eb)you.

I'll Be Seeing You by Sammy Fain — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I'll Be Seeing You by Sammy Fain 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 120 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 Seeing 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'll Be Seeing 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'll Be Seeing You" use?
Just 30 chords: Ab, Abm, Abm6, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bbaug, Bbdim, +22 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sammy Fain songs work for kids?
Try "I'm Late", "I'm Late", "Once Upon A Dream". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.