Is "Midnight At The Oasis" 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 "Midnight At The Oasis"?

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 "Midnight At The Oasis" use?

Just 15 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abdom, Bb7, Bbdom, Bdom, C#dom, Cb9, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.

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Midnight At The Oasis

· by David Nichtern

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Lyrics

Mid night at the o (Ab)a (Db9)sis,

send your cam el to (Ab)bed.

Shad ows paint in’ our (Ab)fac (Db9)es,

(Gb)trac (Cb9)es

of (Ab)ro mance in (Bb7)our heads.

Heav en’s hold in’ a (Ab)half (Db9)moon,

shin in’ just for (Ab)us.

Let’s slip off to a (Ab)sand (Db9)dune

(Gb)real (Cb9)soon,

and (Ab)kick up a lit tle (Bb7)dust.

(E)Come (F#7)on,

(B11)cac tus is (C#11)our friend.

(E)He’ll (F#7)point out the (B11)way.

(E)Come (F#7)on,

(B11)’til the eve (C#11)nin’ ends, (Ab11)’til the eve (Bb11)nin’ ends.

You don’t have to (Ab7)an (Db9)swer;

there’s no need to (Ab)speak.

I’ll be your bel ly (Ab)danc (Db9)er

(Gb)pranc (Cb9)er, and (Ab)you can be (Bb7)my sheik.

I know your dad dy’s a (Ab)sul (Db9)tan,

a no mad known to (Ab)all,

with fif ty girls to at (Ab)tend (Db9)him.

They all (Gb)send (Cb9)him and (Ab)jump at his beck (Bb7)and call.

But you won’t need no (Ab)har em, hon (Db9)ey,

when I’m by your (Ab)side.

And you won’t need no (Ab)cam (Db9)el,

(Gb)no, (Cb9)no, when I (Ab)take you for (Bb7)a ride.

Mid night at the o (Ab)a (Db9)sis,

send your cam el to (Ab)bed.

Got shad ows paint in’ our (Ab)fac (Db9)es, and (Gb)trac (Cb9)es of (Ab)ro mance in our (Bb7)heads.

Oh, come (Eb)on.

Midnight At The Oasis by David Nichtern — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Midnight At The Oasis” by David Nichtern 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 100 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 "Midnight At The Oasis" 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 "Midnight At The Oasis"?: 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 "Midnight At The Oasis" use?: Just 15 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abdom, Bb7, Bbdom, Bdom, C#dom, Cb9, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.