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Little Bird

· by Annie Lennox

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Lyrics

A (F)lit tle bird told me late last night, if I hold my breath and do ev ’ry thing right, you (C)might come back.

If I (F)col our my hair and I wear it down, and I make you laugh like a cir cus clown, you (C)might come back.

And a (Gm)lit tle bird said with the wink of an eye, if I beg real hard and I do not cry you (C)might come back.

If I (Gm)keep my o pin ion un der my breath and I on ly bring it out when the mas ter says, you (C)might come back.

But (F)I don’t

(C)want you that bad.

No, (F)I don’t

(C)want you that bad.

A lit tle bird told me.

Little Bird by Annie Lennox — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Little Bird” by Annie Lennox 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 96 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 "Little Bird" 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 "Little Bird"?: 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 "Little Bird" use?: Just 4 chords: Bb, C, F, Gm. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Annie Lennox songs work for kids?: Try "WALKING ON BROKEN GLASS", "NO MORE "I LOVE YOU'S"", "INTO THE WEST". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.