Lullaby Of Birdland

· by George Shearing

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Lullaby Of Birdland

George Shearing128 BPM

Lyrics

(Em)Lull a by of Bird (C#)land (F#7)that’s what (B7)I

(Em)al ways (Cmaj7)hear

(Am7)when you (D7)sigh.

(Bm7)Nev er in my (Em7)word land (Am7)could there be (D)ways to re (Gmaj7)veal,

in a (F#)phrase, how I (B7)feel!

(Em)Have you ev er heard two (F#7)tur tle (B7)doves

(Em7)bill and (Cmaj7)coo

(Am7)when they (D7)love?

(Bm7)That’s the kind of (Em7)mag ic (Am7)mu sic we make with our (Gmaj7)lips

when we (G6)kiss!

(E7)And there’s a weep y old (Am7)wil low,

(D7)he real ly knows how to (Gmaj7)cry.

(E7)That’s how I’d cry in my (Am7)pil low

(D7)if you should tell me fare (Gmaj7)well and good (B7)bye.

(Em)Lull a by of Bird land (F#7)whis per (B7)low,

(Em7)kiss me (Cmaj7)sweet

(Am7)and we’ll (D7)go

(Bm7)fly in’ high in (Em7)Bird land (Am7)high in the (D7)sky up a (Gmaj7)bove

all be cause we’re in (B7)love.

(Em)Lull a by of Bird (C#)land (F#7)that’s what (B7)I

(Em)al ways (Cmaj7)hear

(Am7)when you (D7)sigh.

(Bm7)Nev er in my (Em7)word land (Am7)could there be (D)ways to re (Gmaj7)veal,

in a (F#)phrase, how I (B7)feel!

(Em)Have you ev er heard two (F#7)tur tle (B7)doves

(Em7)bill and (Cmaj7)coo

(Am7)when they (D7)love?

(Bm7)That’s the kind of (Em7)mag ic (Am7)mu sic we make with our (Gmaj7)lips

when we (G6)kiss!

(E7)And there’s a weep y old (Am7)wil low,

(D7)he real ly knows how to (Gmaj7)cry.

(E7)That’s how I’d cry in my (Am7)pil low

(D7)if you should tell me fare (Gmaj7)well and good (B7)bye.

(Em)Lull a by of Bird land (F#7)whis per (B7)low,

(Em7)kiss me (Cmaj7)sweet

(Am7)and we’ll (D7)go

(Bm7)fly in’ high in (Em7)Bird land (Am7)high in the (D7)sky up a (Gmaj7)bove

all be cause we’re in (B7)love.

all be (Am7)cause

(D7)we’re in (G6)love.

Lullaby Of Birdland by George Shearing — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lullaby Of Birdland” by George Shearing 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 G at 110 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 "Lullaby Of Birdland" 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 "Lullaby Of Birdland"?: 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 George Shearing songs work for kids?: Try "Lullaby Of Birdland". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.