Little Bitty Pretty One

by Thurston Harris

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(F)Mm.

Mm.

Mm.

Mm.

Mm.

Mm.

Mm.

Mm.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

I can Lit tle bit ty (F)pret ty one,

come on and talk time to me.

Lov ey dov ey love ly one,

come sit down on my knee.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

I can tell you a ty (F)sto ry, one,

hap pened a long time a go.

Lit tle bit ty pret ty one,

I’ve been watch ing you grow.

Bm.

Bm.

Bm.

Bm.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

I can tell you a ty (F)sto ry, one,

hap pened a long time a go.

Lit tle bit ty pret ty one,

I’ve been watch ing you grow.

Bm.

Bm.

Bm.

Bm.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Little Bitty Pretty One by Thurston Harris — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Little Bitty Pretty One” by Thurston Harris 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 132 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 Bitty Pretty One" 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 Bitty Pretty One"?
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 Bitty Pretty One" use?
Just 1 chord: F. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.