Is "Little Things Mean A Lot" 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 Things Mean A Lot"?

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 Things Mean A Lot" use?

Just 25 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abm6, Bb7, Bbm, Bbm7, C7, Cm, +17 more. Take it one section at a time.

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Little Things Mean A Lot

· by Edith Lindeman

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Lyrics

(Eb)Blow me a (Cm7)kiss from a (Fm7)cross the room,

(Bb7)Say I look nice when I’m (Eb)not;

(Ebmaj7)Touch (Fm7)my (Gm7)hair (Cm7)as you (Fm7)pass my (F)chair, (F7)lit tle things (Cm7)mean (F9)a (Fm7)lot.

(Eb)Give me your (Cm7)arm as we (Fm7)cross the street,

(Bb7)Call me at six on the (Eb)dot;

A (Ebmaj7)line (Fm7)a (Gm7)day (Cm7)when you’re (Fm7)far a (Abm6)way, (F9)lit tle things (Bb7sus)mean (Bb7)a (Eb)lot.

(Bbm7)Don’t have to (Eb7)buy me (Bbm7)dia monds and (Eb7)pearls, (Bbm7)cham pagne, (Eb7)sa bles and (Ab6)such;

(G7)I nev er cared much for (Cm)dia monds and (Cm7)pearls, But (D)hon est ly, (Edim7)hon ey, they (Fm)just (C7)cost (Fm)mon (Bb7)ey.

(Eb)Give me your (Cm)hand when I’ve (Fm7)lost the way,

(Bb7)Give me your shoul der to (Ebdim)cry (Eb)on;

(C)Wheth er the day is (Fm)bright or gray

(Cm7)give me your (F9)heart to re (Fm7)ly (Bb7)on.

(Eb)Send me the (Cm7)warmth of a (Fm7)se cret smile

to (Bb7)show me you have n’t for (Eb9)got,

(Eb7)For (Ab)now and for (Bb7)ev er, that (Eb)al ways and (C7)ev er, (F7)lit tle things (Bb7sus)mean (Bb7)a (Eb)lot.

(Eb)Blow me a (Cm7)kiss from a (Fm7)cross the room,

(Bb7)Say I look nice when I’m (Eb)not;

(Ebmaj7)Touch (Fm7)my (Gm7)hair (Cm7)as you (Fm7)pass my (F)chair,

(F7)lit tle things (Cm7)mean (F9)a (Fm7)lot.

(Eb)Give me your (Cm7)arm as we (Fm7)cross the street,

(Bb7)Call me at six on the (Eb)dot;

A (Ebmaj7)line (Fm7)a (Gm7)day (Cm7)when you’re (Fm7)far a (Abm6)way,

(F9)lit tle things (Bb7sus)mean (Bb7)a (Eb)lot.

(Bbm7)Don’t have to (Eb7)buy me (Bbm7)dia monds and (Eb7)pearls,

(Bbm7)cham pagne, (Eb7)sa bles and (Ab6)such;

(G7)I nev er cared much for (Cm)dia monds and (Cm7)pearls, But (D)hon est ly, (Edim7)hon ey, they (Fm)just (C7)cost (Fm)mon (Bb7)ey.

(Eb)Give me your (Cm)hand when I’ve (Fm7)lost the way,

(Bb7)Give me your shoul der to (Ebdim)cry (Eb)on;

(C)Wheth er the day is (Fm)bright or gray

(Cm7)give me your (F9)heart to re (Fm7)ly (Bb7)on.

(Eb)Send me the (Cm7)warmth of a (Fm7)se cret smile

to (Bb7)show me you have n’t for (Eb9)got,

(Eb7)For (Ab)now and for (Bb7)ev er, that (Eb)al ways and (C7)ev er, (F7)lit tle things (Bb7sus)mean (Bb7)a (Eb)lot.

(Eb)lot.

Little Things Mean A Lot by Edith Lindeman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Little Things Mean A Lot” by Edith Lindeman 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 Ab at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 Things Mean A Lot" 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 Things Mean A Lot"?: 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 Things Mean A Lot" use?: Just 25 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abm6, Bb7, Bbm, Bbm7, C7, Cm, +17 more. Take it one section at a time.