Is "Is That All There Is" 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 "Is That All There Is"?

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 "Is That All There Is" use?

Just 19 chords: Abm6, Bb, Bb9, C, C7, C9, Cdom, Cm, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Peggy Lee songs work for kids?

Try "Fever", "ALLEY CAT SONG", "I'M A WOMAN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Is That All There Is

· by Peggy Lee

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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Is that all there is?

Is that all there is?

If that’s all there is my friends,

then let’s (C)keep (Fm9)danc ing.

(Fm)Let’s (Bb9)break out the booze

(Fm)and (Abm6)have

a (Ebmaj7)ball,

(Eb6)if that’s (D7)all

there (G7)is.

Is that all there is?

If that’s all there is my friends,

then let’s (C)keep (Fm9)danc ing.

(Fm)Let’s (Bb9)break out the booze

(Fm)and (Abm6)have

a (Ebmaj7)ball,

(Eb6)if that’s (D7)all

there (G7)is.

Is that all there is?

(CN.C.)Is that all there is?

Is that all there (C9)is?

If that’s all there is my friends,

then let’s (C)keep...

(CN.C.)“Is that all there is?” (D7)all

there (Cm)is.

Is That All There Is by Peggy Lee — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Is That All There Is” by Peggy Lee 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 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a fantastic workout for navigating extended and altered chords — with 19 distinct chord shapes including Fm9, Bb9, C9, and Abm6, your left hand will get serious practice building voicings beyond basic triads. At 100 BPM the tempo is conversational, not rushed, but watch the transitions between Abm6 and Bb or Ebmaj7 and D7 — those chromatic root movements can trip you up if you haven't mapped the fingering in advance. I'd suggest starting hands-separate at about 70 BPM, focusing your left hand on just the chord changes until every shape feels automatic under your fingers. Once you're comfortable, loop the trickiest four-bar phrases before playing end to end. Pay attention to how the minor chords (Cm, Fm, Fm7) color the mood against the bright Bb sections — shaping that dynamic contrast with touch and pedal is what makes the performance feel energetic rather than flat. This is the piece that'll lock in your comfort with ninth chords and jazzy voice leading, skills that transfer to everything you play next.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Is That All There Is" 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 "Is That All There Is"?: 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 "Is That All There Is" use?: Just 19 chords: Abm6, Bb, Bb9, C, C7, C9, Cdom, Cm, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Peggy Lee songs work for kids?: Try "Fever", "ALLEY CAT SONG", "I'M A WOMAN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.