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My Very Good Friend, The Milkman

· by Paul McCartney

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Ah, my (Fmaj7)ver y good (Am7)friend the (Dm9)milk man says that (Gm7)I’ve been los ing (Gm7)too much sleep.

He (Gm7)does n’t like the hours I keep, and (D7)he sug gests that (G7)you should (C7)mar ry me.

My (Fmaj7)ver y good (Am7)friend the (Dm9)mail man says that (Gm7)it would make his (Gm7)bur den less if (Gm7)we both had the same ad dress, and (D7)he sug gests that (G7)you should (C7)mar ry me.

My

Then there’s a (Ab7)ver y friend ly fel low who (Ebm7)prints

all the lat est real es tate news,

and (Ab7)ev ’ry day he sends me blue (Ebm7)prints

of (Db6)cot tag es with coun try (Bbmaj7)views.

(C7)Oh, my (Fmaj7)ver y good (Am7)friends the (Dm9)neigh bors say that (Gm7)they’ve been watch ing lit tle (Gm7)things I do, and (Gm7)they per ceive that I love you.

So (D7)I sug gest that you should mar ry me.

Then (CN.C.)there’s a

My Very Good Friend, The Milkman by Paul McCartney — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “My Very Good Friend, The Milkman” by Paul McCartney 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 118 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 Very Good Friend, The Milkman" 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 Very Good Friend, The Milkman"?: 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 Very Good Friend, The Milkman" use?: Just 25 chords: Ab7, Ab9, Abdim7, Abdom, Am7, Bbm7, Bbmaj7, C, +17 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Paul McCartney songs work for kids?: Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.