Little Girl Blue

· by Rodgers & Hart

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Little Girl Blue

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Lyrics

When I was ver y (Gm7)young the (C7)world was (F)young er than (Am7)I, as (Gm7)mer ry (C7)as a car ou (F)sel.

The cir cus tent was (Gm7)strung with (C7)ev ’ry (F)star in the (Am7)sky a (Gm7)bove the (C7)ring I loved so (F)sel.

The cir cus tent was (F)well.

(Em7)Now the young (A7)world has grown (Dm)old.

(G7)Gone are the tin sel and (C7)gold.

(F)Sit there (Dm)and (C7)count your fin gers, (F)what can you (F9)do?

(Bb)Old girl, you’re (Eb9)through.

(F)Sit there and (D7)count your (G7)lit tle (Am7)fin gers, (D7)un (Gm7)luck y (C7)lit tle girl (F)blue.

(F)Sit there (Dm)and (C7)count the rain drops (F)fall ing on (F9)you.

(Bb)It’s time you (Eb9)knew,

(F)all you can (D7)count on (G7)is the (Am7)rain drops (D7)that (Gm7)fall on (C7)lit tle girl (F)blue.

(F)blue.

No use, old (C7)girl,

you may as well sur (Fmaj7)ren der.

Your (F)hope is get ting (A7)slen der.

Why won’t some bod y (Dm)send (D7)a (C7)ten der (F)blue boy to (C7)cheer a lit tle girl (F)blue?

Little Girl Blue by Rodgers & Hart — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Little Girl Blue” by Rodgers & Hart 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 G at 135 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 "Little Girl Blue" 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 Girl Blue"?: 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 Rodgers & Hart songs work for kids?: Try "Bewitched", "Bewitched", "Blue Moon". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.