Lavender Blue (Dilly Dilly)

by Eliot Daniel

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Lyrics

(C)Great grand (Am)fa ther met (Dm)great grand (G7)moth er when (C)she was a (G7)shy young (C)miss.

And great grand (Am)fa ther won (Dm)great grand (G7)moth er with (C)words more or (D7)less like (G)this:

(C)Lav en der (G)blue (C7)dil ly, dil ly, lav en der (C)green.

(F)If I were (C)king, dil ly, dil ly, (D)I’d need a (G)queen.

(C)Who told me (G)so, (C7)dil ly, dil ly, who told me (C)so?

(F)I you my (C)self, dil ly, dil ly, (D)you’d need a (G)queen.

(Dm)I told (G7)you (C)so.

If your (F)dil ly, dil ly heart feels a dil ly, dil ly, way ’n (Em)if you’ll (A7)an swer (Em)“yes,”

(A7)in a (G)pret ty lit tle church on a dil ly, dil ly day.

(D7)you’ll be wed in a (G7)dil ly, dil ly dress of (C)lav en der (G)blue, (C7)dil ly, dil ly, lav en der (C)green.

(F)Then I’ll be (C)king, dil ly, dil ly, (Dm7)and you’ll (G7)be my (C)queen.

Lavender Blue (Dilly Dilly) by Eliot Daniel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lavender Blue (Dilly Dilly)” by Eliot Daniel 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 84 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Lavender Blue (Dilly Dilly)" 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 "Lavender Blue (Dilly Dilly)"?
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.