Is "Mr. Mistoffelees" 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 "Mr. Mistoffelees"?

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 "Mr. Mistoffelees" use?

Just 9 chords: Ab, Bb, C, C7, Db, Dm, Eb, F, +1 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.

Super Simple Piano

Mr. Mistoffelees

· by Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Lyrics

The great est ma gi cians have some thing to learn from Mis ter Mis tof fe lees (C7)Con jur ing Turn.

And you’ll all say: (F)Oh!

Well, I (C)nev er.

Was there (Gm7)ev er a (C7)cat so clev er as (F)Mag i cal Mis ter Mis tof fe lees.

He is (F)qui et he is small he is (Ab)black, from his (Bb)ears to the tip of his (F)tail.

er.

He can (Ab)creep through the ti ni est crack, when he can (Ab)walk on the nar row est rail.

He can (Bb)pick an y card from a pack, he is (Db)e qual ly cun ning with (F)dice.

He is (F)al ways all de ceiv ing you in bod to be liev ing that he’s (Eb)on ly hunt ing for (C7)mice.

He can play an y trick mag i with a cork, Or a spoon and a bit of fish paste.

call If you look for a knife den or a fork And you think it is mere ly mis placed; You have (C)seen it one mo ment, this and then it is gone but you (C7)find it next week tens ly ing out on the lawn.

And we all say: (F)Oh!

Well, I (C)nev er.

Was there (Gm7)ev er a (C7)cat so clev er as (F)Mag i cal Mis ter Mis tof fe lees.

(F)Oh!

Well, I (C)nev er.

Was there (Gm7)ev er a (C7)cat so clev er as (F)Mag i cal Mis ter Mis tof fe lees.

fe (Dm)lees.

My (F)Oh!

Well, I (C)nev er.

Was there (Gm7)ev er a (C7)cat so clev er as (F)Mag i cal Mis ter Mis tof fe lees.

(F)Oh!

Well, I (C)nev er.

Was there (Gm7)ev er a (C7)cat so clev er as (F)Mag i cal Mis ter Mis tof fe lees.

fe lees.

(C)And not long a go this phe nom e nal cat pro duced sev en kit tens right (C7)out of a hat!

And we all say: (F)Oh!

Well, I (C)nev er.

Was there (Gm7)ev er a (C7)cat so clev er as (F)Mag i cal Mis ter Mis (Bb)tof fe lees.

(F)Oh!

Well, I (C)nev er.

Was there (Gm7)ev er a (C7)cat so clev er as (F)Mag i cal Mis ter Mis (Bb)tof fe lees.

fe (Dm)lees.

Mr. Mistoffelees by Andrew Lloyd Webber — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Mr. Mistoffelees” 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 Bb at 105 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 "Mr. Mistoffelees" 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 "Mr. Mistoffelees"?: 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 "Mr. Mistoffelees" use?: Just 9 chords: Ab, Bb, C, C7, Db, Dm, Eb, F, +1 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.