In The Bedroom Down The Hall

by Pasek & Paul

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Lyrics

You nev er liked

this (F5)sweat er

You said it (Csus)nev er real ly fit you right, and it itched too much But I think I’ll (Bb)keep it I should (F5)keep it

’Cause it still makes me think of you and that (C)lit tle boy I knew

in the bed room down the hall

In the bed room (F)down the hall,

I’ve got your Nin ja Tur tle night lights for pro tec tion

You used to say they kept the bad guys far a way

Re mem ber?

In the bed room (F)down the (Bbmaj9)hall,

we fought I sur prised you with that com ic book col lec tion

Next Hal low een I dressed you up like Wol ver ine

Re mem ber?

Saw With (Ebsus2)glow stars on the (Bb)ceil ing you could count in stead of sheep, I (Dm7)al ways knew which (F)song to sing to (Bb)get you right to sleep

(Dbmaj13)An

y

(Bbm)thing

to make you hap py

(Dbmaj13)An

y

(Bbm)thing

at (F)all

(G)An y thing for my boy in the bed room down the (F)hall

In the bed room (F)down the hall,

we went to bat tle ev ’ry eve ning af ter din ner

I thought I knew some way that I’d get through to you

Re mem ber?

In the bed room (F)down the (Bbmaj9)hall,

we fought I a war where no one walked a way the win ner

’Cause ev ’ry day you pulled a lit tle more a way

Re mem ber?

Saw the (Ebsus2)coun s’lers and the (Bb)clin ics and the cures a moth er tries, ’cause (Dm7)may be they could (F)take a way that (Bb)an ger in your eyes

(Dbmaj13)An

y

(Bbm)thing

to make you hap py

(Dbmaj13)An

y

(Bbm)thing

at (F)all

(G)An y thing for my boy in the bed room down the (F)hall

In the bed room (F)down the hall,

Oh, you try

to give your kid the world,

give him (Bb)ev ’ry thing you’ve (Cm)got

What if I

gave all I could,

and I thought it was e nough,

and I find that it was (Db)not?

(Gbmaj9)Did I let you down?

(Gb)What else can I (Db)do?

(Fb)Ev ’ry thing I (Cb)ev er did, I (Gb)did it all for you

(Dmaj7)An

y

(Bm)thing

to make you hap py

(Dmaj7)An

y

(Bm)thing

at all

(G#)An y thing for my boy in the bed room down the hall

In the bed room down the hall,

I think I’ll wait an oth er day to pack these box es

’Cause once I’m through, I’m left with just one thing to (F#)do:

re mem ber

In The Bedroom Down The Hall by Pasek & Paul — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “In The Bedroom Down The Hall by Pasek & Paul 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 168 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement will really stretch your chord vocabulary — with 28 distinct chords including maj9 and sus voicings, your hands need to find shapes like Bbmaj9 and Gbmaj9 quickly, so spend time memorizing those wider stretches before you try to play through. Your left hand drives a steady oompah bass pattern, which sounds simple but at 168 BPM it demands relaxed, efficient movement between the root and chord — tension here will tire you out fast. Start hands-separate and at half tempo, focusing first on the left hand's bass-chord alternation until it feels automatic. Watch the chromatic shifts closely: you'll move between distant chords like Bb to B and Db to D, and those half-step transitions are where most stumbles happen, so loop those bars until the fingering is second nature. This is the piece that'll make extended chords and flat-key navigation feel like home.

Frequently asked questions

Is "In The Bedroom Down The Hall" 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 "In The Bedroom Down The Hall"?
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 "In The Bedroom Down The Hall" use?
Just 28 chords: Ab, B, Bb, Bbm, Bbmaj9, Bm, Bmaj9, C, +20 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Pasek & Paul songs work for kids?
Try "A Million Dreams (from The Greatest Showman)", "Anybody Have A Map? (from Dear Evan Hansen)", "Come Alive (from The Greatest Showman)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.