Levon

· by Elton John

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Levon

Elton John76 BPM

Lyrics

(F)Le von wears his war wound like a crown.

He calls his child ness (F)Je sus

Je sus blows ’cause he likes the (Dm)name,

and he (Am)sends him to the fin est school in (Gm7)town.

(F)Le von, he (Bb)Le von likes his (F)mon ey.

He makes a lot they (F)say.

Spends his days and go (Dm)count ing

in a (Am)ga rage by the (Bb)mo

tor (Gm7)way.

He was born a pau per to a pawn on a (Bb)Christ mas day when the (F)New York Times said (Gm7)God is dead and (F)war’s be gun.

Al vin Tos tig (F)has a son to (Gm)day.

And he shall be (Bb)Le von,

and he shall be a (F)good man.

And he shall be (Bb)Le von,

in tra di tion with the (F)fam ’ly plan.

And he shall be (Bb)Le von,

and he shall be a (F)good man.

(Bb)He shall be Le (C7)von.

(F)Le von sells car toon bal loons in town.

His fam ’ly bus’ ness (F)thrives.

sus

Je sus blows up bal loons all (Dm)day,

sits he (Am)on the porch swing fin watch ing them (Gm7)fly.

(F)Je sus, he (Bb)wants to go to (F)Ve nus,

leave Le von far be (F)hind.

Take a loon and go (Dm)sail ing,

while a (Am)Le von, Le von (Bb)slow

ly (Gm7)dies.

He was born a pau per to a pawn on a (Bb)Christ mas day when the (F)New York Times said (Gm7)God is dead and (F)war’s be gun.

Al vin Tos tig (F)has a son to (Gm)day.

And he shall be (Bb)Le von,

and he shall be a (F)good man.

And he shall be (Bb)Le von,

in tra di tion with the (F)fam ’ly plan.

And he shall be (Bb)Le von,

and he shall be a (F)good man.

(Bb)He shall be Le (C7)von.

(C7)von.

And he shall be (C7)von.

Levon by Elton John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Levon” by Elton John 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 72 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 "Levon" 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 "Levon"?: 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 Elton John songs work for kids?: Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.