My Grandfather Clock

· by Glenda Austin

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Lyrics

There’s a grand fa ther clock in my hall way,

a tick ing ev ’ry night and ev ’ry day.

And it al ways re minds me in a small way that there’s a time for work and time for play.

With a tick

and a tock

sings my tall and state ly grand fa ther clock.

Nev er miss

ing a beat,

al ways keep ing stead y rhy thm as I sleep!

Tick tock,

tick tock,

tick tock,

tock, tock!

There’s a grand fa ther clock in my hall way, a tick ing ev ’ry night and ev ’ry day.

And it al ways re minds me in a small way that there’s a time for work and time for play!

Tick tock

goes my grand

fa ther clock!

My Grandfather Clock by Glenda Austin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “My Grandfather Clock” by Glenda Austin 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 G at 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 Grandfather Clock" 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 Grandfather Clock"?: 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.
What other Glenda Austin songs work for kids?: Try "Adieu A' L'automne", "A Waltz To Remember", "A Whole New World". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.