Nagasaki

by Harry Warren

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(Cm)Fel (Eb)lows if (A)you’re (Ab7)on,

(Cm)I (Eb)will spin (A)a (Ab7)yarn that was (C)told to (Am)me (Ab)by (C)a ble (G7)sea man (C)Jones.

(Cm)Once (Eb)he had (A)the (Ab7)blues, (Cm)so (F7)he (Eb)took a (Cm)cruise far a (G)way from night clubs (Am7)and from (D7)sax o (G)phones.

(Fm)He said, “Yo ho, I made a cer tain (G)port.

(Fm)And when you talk a bout real he man (G)sport.”

Hot (C#dim7)gin ger and (G7)dy na mite, there’s (C#dim7)noth ing but (G7)that at night.

(C)Back in (G#dim7)Nag a (Am)sak i (E7)where the (F)fel lers (C#dim7)chew to (Dm)bac cy (Ab7)and the (C)wom en wick y (Ab7)wack (G7)y (C)woo.

They (C#dim7)way they can (G7)en ter tain would (C#dim7)hur ry a (G7)hur ri cane.

(C)Back in (G#dim7)Nag a (Am)sak i (E7)where the (F)fel lers (C#dim7)chew to (Dm)bac cy (Ab7)and the (C)wom en wick y (Ab7)wack (G7)y (C)woo.

In Fu ji a ma you get a mom mer and then your trou bles in crease.

In some pa go da she or ders so da.

The (C)earth (F)shakes (C)milk (F)shakes (Eb7)ten (D7)cents a (G7)piece.

They (C#dim7)kiss ee and (G7)hug ee nice.

By (C#dim7)Jin go!

It’s (G7)worth the price.

(C)Back in (G#dim7)Nag a (Am)sak i (E7)where the (F)fel lers (C#dim7)chew to (Dm)bac cy (Ab7)and the (C)wom en wick y (Ab7)wack (G7)y (C)woo.

With an ice cream cone and a bot tle of tea you can (D7)rest all day by the (G)hick o (Gdim)ry (G7)tree.

But when (Am)night comes (Em)’round, oh (F)gosh, oh (C)gee!

Moth er, moth er, (G7)moth er, pin a (C)rose on me.

(C)woo.

Nagasaki by Harry Warren — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Nagasaki” by Harry Warren 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 C at 200 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 "Nagasaki" 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 "Nagasaki"?
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 "Nagasaki" use?
Just 22 chords: Ab7, Am, Am7, C, C#dim7, C7, Cdim, Cm, +14 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Harry Warren songs work for kids?
Try "INNAMORATA", "42nd Street", "An Affair To Remember (Our Love Affair)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.