Kiss The Girl

by Alan Menken

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There

you see her

(C)sit ting there a cross the way.

(F)She don’t got a lot to say, but there’s some thing a (C)bout her.

And you (G7)don’t know why, but you’re dy ing to try.

You wan na kiss the girl.

Yes, you want her.

Look at her, you know you do.

(F)Pos si ble she wants you, too.

There is one way to (C)ask

her.

It don’t (G7)take a word, not a sin gle word, go on and kiss the girl.

Sha la la la la la, (F)my oh my, look like the (C)boy too shy.

Ain’t gon na kiss the girl.

Sha la la la la la, (F)ain’t that sad.

Ain’t it a (G7)shame, too bad.

He gon na (C)miss the girl.

Now’s

your mo ment,

float ing in a blue (G)la (C)goon.

(F)Boy, you bet ter do it soon, no time will be (C)bet ter.

She don’t (G7)say a word and she won’t say a word un til you kiss the girl.

Sha la la la la la, (F)don’t be scared.

You got the (C)mood pre pared, go on and kiss the girl.

Sha la la la la la, (F)don’t stop now.

Don’t try to (G7)hide it how you wan na kiss the girl.

Sha la la la la la, (F)float a long.

And lis ten (C)to the song, the song say kiss the girl.

Sha la la la la the (F)mu sic play.

Do what the (G7)mu sic say.

You got ta kiss the girl.

kiss the girl.

You’ve got to kiss the girl.

You wan na kiss the girl.

You’ve got ta kiss the girl.

Go on and kiss the girl.

Kiss The Girl by Alan Menken — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Kiss The Girl by Alan Menken 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 comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Kiss The Girl" 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 "Kiss The Girl"?
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.
What other Alan Menken songs work for kids?
Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.