Memory

by Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Mid night,

not a sound from the (Am)pave ment.

Has the moon lost her (F)mem ’ry?

She is smil ing a (Em)lone.

In the (Dm7)lamp light the with ered leaves col (Am7)lect at my feet

and the wind

be gins to (C)moan.

Mem ’ry.

All a lone in the (Am)moon light,

I can smile at the (F)old days,

I was beau ti ful (Em)then.

I re (Dm7)mem ber the time I knew what (Am7)hap pi ness was.

Let the wind

be gins to (C)moan.

(G7sus)mem ’ry

live a (C)gain.

(Em)Ev ’ry (F)street lamp (Em)seems to (F)beat a (Em)fa tal (C)is (D)tic (G)warn ing.

The (Em)Some one (A7)mut ters an and a (Dmaj7)street lamp (Gmaj7)gut ters

and soon it (A7)will be (D)morn

ing.

(C)Day light.

I must wait for the (Am)sun rise,

I must think of a (F)new life

and I must n’t give (Em)in.

When the (Dm7)dawn comes to night will be a (Am)mem o ry, too,

and a (G7sus)new day

will be (C)gin.

(Em)Burnt out (F)ends of (Em)smok y (F)days, the (Em)stale cold (C)smell (D)of (G)morn ing.

The (Em)street lamp (A7)dies, ters an oth er (Dmaj7)night is (Gmaj7)o ver,

an oth er (A7)day is (D)dawn

ing.

(C)Touch me.

It’s so eas y to (Am)leave me

all a lone with the (F)mem ’ry

of my days in the (Em)sun.

If you (Dm7)touch me, you’ll un der stand what (Am)hap pi ness is.

Look, a (G7sus)new day

will be (C)gin.

(G7sus)new day

has be (C)gun.

Memory by Andrew Lloyd Webber — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Memory” by Andrew Lloyd Webber 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 99 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Memory" 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 "Memory"?
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.