Long Sunday Afternoon/my Friend (From Blood Brothers)

by Willy Russell

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No like kids out on the street to day.

ing cans a

You could be (C)liv

ing on the moon.

I (Bm)May be ev ’ry bod y packed their (Am)bags and moved a way.

Gon na be a (D)long,

(Em)long,

(D)long

Sun day af ter (Em)noon.

Just like kill ing time and stayed in round.

ing cans a

Try to re (C)mem

ber jokes I knew.

Am (Bm)tell ’em to my self, but they’re not (Am)fun ny since I found...

Gon na be a (D)long,

(Em)long,

(D)long

Sun day af ter (Em)noon.

(G)My best (Em)friend al ways (G)had sweets to (Em)share, knew ev ’ry word in the (Em)dic tion a ry.

He was (Am7)clean, neat and ti dy from (D7)Mon day to Fri day.

I (Em)wish that I could (Ebaug)be like, wear clean (A)clothes, talk prop er ly like, do (D)sums and his to ry like (C6)my (G)friend.

(C6)My (G)friend.

(G)My best friend, he could swear like a sol dier.

You would (G)laugh till you died at the sto ries he told ya.

(Am7)He was un ti dy from (D7)Mon day to Fri day.

I (Em)wish that I could (Ebaug)be like, kick a (D)ball and climb a (A)tree like, run a (C)round with dirt y (D)knees like (C6)my (G)friend.

(C6)My (G)friend.

Long Sunday Afternoon/my Friend (From Blood Brothers) by Willy Russell — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Long Sunday Afternoon/my Friend (From Blood Brothers)” by Willy Russell 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 C at 100 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 "Long Sunday Afternoon/my Friend (From Blood Brothers)" 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 "Long Sunday Afternoon/my Friend (From Blood Brothers)"?
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 Willy Russell songs work for kids?
Try "Bright New Day (from Blood Brothers)", "I'm Not Saying A Word (from Blood Brothers)", "Kids' Game (from Blood Brothers)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.