My Boy Lollipop

by Millie Small

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Lyrics

(CN.C.)My boy (Eb)Lol li pop,

you made my heart go (Eb)gid dy up.

You are as sweet as (Eb)can dy;

you’re my (Fm7)sug ar (Eb6)dan dy.

(Fm7)Ha, ho (Bb7)my boy (Eb)Lol li pop,

nev er ev er (Eb)leave me,

be cause it would (Eb)grieve me;

(Fm7)my heart (Bb7)told me (Eb)so.

I (Ab)love ya, I love ya, I love ya so;

that I want you to (Eb7)know.

I (Ab)need ya, I need ya, I need ya so, and (Bb)I’ll (CN.C.)nev er let you (Bb7)go.

My boy (Eb)Lol li pop,

you made my heart go (Eb)gid dy up.

You set my world on (Eb)fire;

you are my one de (Eb)sire.

(Bb6)My (Fm7)boy (Eb)Lol (Bb7)li (Eb)pop!

(Bb6)My (Fm7)boy (Eb)Lol (Bb7)li (Eb)pop!

My Boy Lollipop by Millie Small — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small 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 120 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 "My Boy Lollipop" 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 "My Boy Lollipop"?
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.