Long Tall Sally

by Little Richard

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Lyrics

Gon na (F6)tell Aunt cle Mar ly y a ’bout Un cle John; ly; he says he has the blues, in’ but he has a lot of fun.

ley.

Oh, (Bb9)ba by, yes, (F6)ba by, woo, (C7)ba by, (Bb9)hav in’ me some fun to (F6)night.

Yeah!

Well, (F6)Long Tall cle Mar ly y a lot on the ball, ly; and no Aunt bod y cares in’ if she’s long back and the tall.

ley.

Oh, (Bb9)ba by, yes, (F6)ba by, woo, (C7)ba by, (Bb9)hav in’ me some fun to (F6)night.

Yeah!

Well, Yeah!

We’re gon na have some fun to night, gon na have some fun to night, (F7)woo!

We’re gon na (Bb9)have some fun to night.

(F6)Ev ’ry thing will be all right.

We’re gon na (C7)have some fun, gon na (Bb9)have some fun to (F6)night.

Long Tall Sally by Little Richard — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Long Tall Sally” by Little Richard 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 200 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 Tall Sally" 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 Tall Sally"?
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 "Long Tall Sally" use?
Just 7 chords: Bb9, C7, C9, Db9, F6, F7, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Little Richard songs work for kids?
Try "TUTTI FRUTTI", "RIP IT UP", "LUCILLE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.