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.

How many chords does "Memory" use?

Just 27 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abm, Abm7, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, Bbmaj7, +19 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Andrew Lloyd Webber songs work for kids?

Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Memory

· by Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Lyrics

(Bb)Mid night.

not a sound from the (Gm)pave ment.

Has the moon lost her (Eb)mem ory?

She is smi ling a (Dm)lone.

In the (Cm)lamp light the with ered leaves col (Gm)lect at my feet,

and the (F)wind

be (Eb)gins to (Bb)moan.

(Bb)Mem

ory.

All a lone in the (Gm)moon

light.

I can smile at the (Eb)old

days,

I was beau ti ful (Dm)then.

I re (Cm)mem ber the time I knew what (Gm)hap pi ness was,

let the (F)wind

be (Eb)gins to (Bb)moan.

(F)mem

ory

(Eb)live a (Bb)gain.

(Dm)Ev

ery

(Dm)street (Cm)lamp

(Dm)seems

(Dm)beat

a (Dm)fa

(Bbmaj7)lis

tic (F)war

ning.

(Dm)Some

one

(Gm7)mut ters and a (C7)street

lamp

(Fmaj7)gut ters

and (Dm)soon

(Dm)will (G7)be

(C)mor

ning.

(Bb)Day

light.

I must wait for the (Gm)sun rise,

I must think of a (Eb)new life

and I must n't give (Dm)in.

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

and a (F)new day

(Eb)will be (Bb)gin.

(Bbm)Burnt out

(Bbm)ends (Abm)of

(Bbm)smo ky

(Bbm)days,

the (Bbm)stale cold

(Gb)smell

(Ab7)of (Db)mor ning.

The (Bbm7)street lamp

(Ebm7)dies a noth er (Ab7)night is

(Dbmaj7)o ver, a (Bbm)noth er

(Eb7)day is

(Ab)daw ning.

(Db)Touch me.

It's so eas y to (Dbm)leave me

all a lone with the (Gb)mem ory

of my days in the (Fm)sun.

If you (Ebmsus4)touch me you'll (Ebm)un der stand what (Bbm)hap pi ness is.

Look a (Ab)new day

(Gb)has be (Db)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 Eb at 75 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement will seriously level up your left-hand Alberti bass — you're rolling through 27 different chord shapes in E-flat, so your fingers need to know where they're going before they get there. Start hands-separate at around 50 BPM, focusing entirely on the left hand first; the jumps between distant chords like A-flat minor to B-flat major seven can catch you off guard if you haven't mapped the physical distance. Your right hand carries a vocal-style melody that needs to sing above the bass, so keep your touch lighter and more legato up top. Use the sustain pedal generously but change it cleanly with each chord shift — muddy pedaling will wreck the melancholic mood instantly. Loop any section where you hit back-to-back unfamiliar shapes until transitions feel automatic. Once this clicks, you'll have real confidence navigating flat keys and complex chord movement, and that transfers to everything you play next.

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.
How many chords does "Memory" use?: Just 27 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abm, Abm7, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, Bbmaj7, +19 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Andrew Lloyd Webber songs work for kids?: Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.