Memories Are Made Of This

by Dean Martin

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(The sweet, sweet mem ’ries you gave a me.

You can’t beat the mem ’ries you gave a me.) (F)Take one (C7)fresh and ten der kiss.

(F)Add one (C7)sto len night of bliss.

One girl, one boy; some grief, some joy.

Mem o (C7)ries are made of this.

(F)Don’t for (C7)get a small moon beam.

(F)Fold in (C7)light ly with a dream.

Your lips and mine; two sips of wine.

Mem o (C7)ries are made of this.

Then add the wed ding bells,

one house where lov ers dwell,

three lit tle kids for the (F)fla vor.

Stir care f’lly thru the days;

see how the fla vor stays,

these are the dreams you will (C7)sav

or.

(F)With His (C7)bless ings from a bove,

(F)serve it (C7)gen ’rous ly with love.

One man, one wife, one love through life.

Mem o (C7)ries are made of this.

(F)Mem o (C7)ries are made of this.

(F)Take one (C7)fresh and ten der kiss.

(F)Add one (C7)sto len night of bliss.

One girl, one boy; some grief, some joy.

Mem o (C7)ries are made of this.

(F)Don’t for (C7)get a small moon beam.

(F)Fold in (C7)light ly with a dream.

Your lips and mine; two sips of wine.

Mem o (C7)ries are made of this.

Then add the wed ding bells,

one house where lov ers dwell,

three lit tle kids for the (F)fla vor.

Stir care f’lly thru the days;

see how the fla vor stays,

these are the dreams you will (C7)sav

or.

(F)With His (C7)bless ings from a bove,

(F)serve it (C7)gen ’rous ly with love.

One man, one wife, one love through life.

Mem o (C7)ries are made of this.

(F)Mem o (C7)ries are made of this.

Memories Are Made Of This by Dean Martin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Memories Are Made Of This” by Dean Martin 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 160 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 "Memories Are Made Of This" 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 "Memories Are Made Of This"?
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 "Memories Are Made Of This" use?
Just 5 chords: Bb, C7, F, F7, G7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Dean Martin songs work for kids?
Try "RETURN TO ME", "Ain't That A Kick In The Head", "Baby, It's Cold Outside". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.