Little People

by Alain Boublil

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They (D)laugh at me, these (Bm7)fel lows, just be (A7)cause I am small.

They laugh at me be (Bm7)cause I’m not a (E)hun dred feet tall!

I (Em7)tell ’em there’s a lot to learn down (A)here on the (D)ground.

The (D)world is big but lit tle peo ple (A)turn it a (D)round.

A worm can roll a stone, a (A7)bee can sting a bear, a fly can fly a (Em)round Ver sailles ’cos (A7)flies don’t care!

A (D7)spar row in a (G)hat can (F#)make a hap py (Bm)home, a (G)flea can bite the (Em7)bot tom of the (D)Pope (A)in (D)Rome!

Go (D)li ath was a (Bm7)bruis er who was (A7)tall as the sky,

but Da vid threw a (Bm7)right and gave him (E)one in the eye.

I (Em7)nev er read the Bi ble, but I (A)know that it’s (D)true.

It (D)on ly goes to show what lit tle (A)peo ple can (D)do!

A worm can roll a stone, a (A7)bee can sting a bear, a fly can fly a (Em)round Ver sailles ’cos (A7)flies don’t care!

A (D7)spar row in a (G)hat can (F#)make a hap py (Bm)home, a (G)flea can bite the (Em7)bot tom of the (D)Pope (A)in (D)Rome!

Go (D)Pope (A)in (Bb)Rome!

So lis ten here, Pro fes sor, with your (F7)head in the cloud.

It’s of ten kind of use ful to get (C)lost in a crowd.

So (Eb)keep your u ni ver si ties, I (F)don’t give a damn.

For bet ter or for (Bb)worse, it is the (F7)way that I (Bb)am!

Be care ful as you (Cm)go ’cos (D)lit tle peo ple grow...

And lit tle peo ple (Em7)know when (A7)lit tle peo ple (D)fight, we may look eas y (Em7)pick ings, but we (A7)got some (D)bite!

So nev er kick a (G)dog be (F#)cause it’s just a (Bm)pup.

You (G)bet ter run for (Em7)cov er when the (D)pup (A7)grows (D)up!

And we’ll (G)fight like twen ty (Em7)ar mies and we (D)won’t (A7)give (D)up!

A (G)flea can bite the (Em7)bot tom of the (D)Pope (A)in (D)Rome!

Little People by Alain Boublil — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Little People” by Alain Boublil 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 D at 110 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 People" 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 People"?
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.