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Lovely To Look At

· by Fred Astaire

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Lyrics

(Ebmaj7)Clothes

must play a (Eb6)part

to light an (Eb)eye,

to win a (Cm)heart.

They say a (Gb)gown

can (Gb)al most (Gb)speak,

if (Ab7)it is (Bb7)chic.

(CN.C.)Should you se lect the right ef fect, you can not (Bb7)miss.

You may be (Bb9)sure,

He

will tell you (Fm7)this.

(Eb)Love ly to look at, de (Eb)light ful to (Edim)know and (Bb7)heav en to (Bb9)kiss.

(Bb7)A com bi (Bb9)na tion like this,

(Bb7)is quite my (Eb6)most im pos si ble (Edim)scheme come true.

I (Fm7)mag ine find ing a (Bb9)dream like you!

You’re (Eb)love ly to look at, it’s (Eb)thrill ing to (A)hold you (D7)ter ri bly (G7)tight.

(F7)For (Bb7)we’re to (Ab6)geth er, the (Bb7)moon is (Ab6)new, and (Bb7)oh, it’s (Ab6)love ly to (Bb7)look at you to (Eb)night!

You’re (Eb)love ly to look at, de (Eb)light ful to (Edim)know and (Bb7)heav en to (Bb9)kiss.

(Bb7)A com bi (Bb9)na tion like this,

(Bb7)is quite my (Eb6)most im pos si ble (Edim)scheme come true.

I (Fm7)mag ine find ing a (Bb9)dream like you!

You’re (Eb)love ly to look at, it’s (Eb)thrill ing to (A)hold you (D7)ter ri bly (G7)tight.

(F7)For (Bb7)we’re to (Ab6)geth er, the (Bb7)moon is (Ab6)new, and (Bb7)oh, it’s (Ab6)love ly to (Bb7)look at you to (Eb)night!

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Lovely To Look At by Fred Astaire — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lovely To Look At” by Fred Astaire 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 120 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 "Lovely To Look At" 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 "Lovely To Look At"?: 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 "Lovely To Look At" use?: Just 20 chords: Ab6, Ab7, Am7, B9, Bb7, Bb9, C, C9, +12 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Fred Astaire songs work for kids?: Try "Top Hat, White Tie And Tails". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.