My Coloring Book

by Fred Ebb

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In case you fan cy col or ing books, and lots of peo ple (G)do,

I’ve a new one

for (F)you:

(C7)A (F)most un u su al col or ing book, the kind you nev er (Eb9)see.

Cray ons read y (Db)ver y well, be (C9)gin to (C7)col or (F)me.

(F)These are the (Bb)eyes

that (F)watched him as (C7)he walked a (Fmaj7)way.

(C7)Col or them (F)grey.

(F)This is the (Bb)heart

that (F)thought he would (C7)al ways be (Fmaj7)true.

(C7)Col or it (F)blue.

(F7)These (Eb)are the (Bb)arms

that (Bbmaj7)held him and (Bb6)touched him then (Bb)lost him some (Bb)how.

(Bb)Col or them (Am7)emp

ty (D9)now.

(Db7)These are (F)the (Bb)beads

I (F)wore un til (C7)she came be (Fmaj7)tween.

(C7)Col or them (F)green.

This (Eb)is (F7)the (Bb)room

I (Bbmaj7)sleep in and (Bb6)walk in and (Bbmaj7)weep in and (Bb)hide in that (Bbmaj7)no bod y (Bb6)sees.

Col or it (Am7)lone

ly, (D9)please.

(Db7)This is (F)the (Bb)man,

the (F)one I de (C7)pend ed up (Fmaj7)on.

(C7)Col or him (F)gone.

My Coloring Book by Fred Ebb — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “My Coloring Book” by Fred Ebb 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 90 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 Coloring Book" 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 Coloring Book"?
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 "My Coloring Book" use?
Just 19 chords: Am7, Bb, Bb6, Bbaug, Bbdim7, Bbm, Bbmaj7, C7, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.