Let's Hear It For The Boy

· by Dean Pitchford

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My (F)ba by, he don’t talk (Bb)sweet; he ain’t got (C)much to (F)say.

But he (F)loves me, loves me, loves me.

and I (C)know ways that he loves me an y (F)way.

And (F)may be he don’t dress (Bb)fine, but I don’t (C)real ly (F)mind.

’Cause (Ebmaj7)ev ’ry time he pulls me near, (F)I just wan na cheer.

(C)Let’s (G)hear it for the boy!

Let’s (C)give the boy a (G)hand.

Let’s (G)hear it for my ba by.

You know you (C)got ta un der (G)stand,

oh, (Am7)may be he’s no Ro me o, but (Bm7)he’s my lov ing one man show.

(C)Whoa, (F)whoa, (C)whoa, (D7sus)whoa, let’s hear it for the boy!

My (F)ba by may not be (Bb)rich; he’s watch ing (C)ev ’ry (F)dime.

But he (F)loves me, loves me, loves me, and we (C)al ways have a real me good y (F)time.

And (F)may be he sings off (Bb)key, but that’s al (C)right by (F)me.

’Cause (Ebmaj7)what he does, he does so well, (F)makes me want to yell.

(C)Let’s (G)hear it for the boy!

Let’s (C)give the boy a (G)hand.

Let’s (G)hear it for my ba by.

You know you (C)got ta un der (G)stand,

oh, (Am7)may be he’s no Ro me o, but (Bm7)he’s my lov ing one man show.

(C)Whoa, (F)whoa, (C)whoa, (D7sus)whoa, let’s hear it for the boy!

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(Am7)May be he’s no Cas a no va; (Bm7)still, his kiss es knock me o ver.

(G)Hear it for the boy!

Let’s (C)give the boy a (G)hand.

Let’s (G)hear it for my ba by.

You know you (C)got ta un der (G)stand.

Oh, (Am7)he don’t score at Bowl a ra ma; (Bm7)still, you got ta thank his ma ma.

(C)Whoa, (F)whoa, (C)whoa, (D7sus)whoa, let’s hear it for the boy!

Let’s (D)hear it for my (G)ba by.

(D)Hear it for the (G)boy!

Let's Hear It For The Boy by Dean Pitchford — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Let's Hear It For The Boy” by Dean Pitchford 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 110 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 "Let's Hear It For The Boy" 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 "Let's Hear It For The Boy"?: 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 Dean Pitchford songs work for kids?: Try "LEARNING TO BE SILENT", "MAMA SAYS", "HEAVEN HELP ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.