Nancy

by Frank Sinatra

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If I don’t (Fm7)see her each day I (Bb9)miss her.

(Eb)Gee!

What a thrill

each time I (D)kiss (F#m)her.

Be lieve me I’ve got a case

(G)on

(Cm)Nan cy (Cm7)with the (F7)laugh ing (Bb7sus)face.

She takes the (Fm7)win ter and makes it (Bb9)sum mer.

(Eb)Sum mer could take

some les sons (D)from (F#m)her.

Pic ture a tom boy in lace,

(G)that’s

(Cm)Nan cy (Cm7)with the (F7)laugh ing (Bb7sus)face.

She takes the (Cm)Nan cy with the (Abm)laugh ing face,

(G)Do you (Cm)ev er hear mis sion bells ring ing?

Well, she’ll (Cm7)give you the ver y same glow.

(Abm)When she (Eb)speaks you would think it was sing ing,

(G)just (Cm)hear (Cm7)her (F7)say, “Hel (Bb7sus)lo.”

I swear to (Fm7)good ness you can’t re (Bb9)sist her,

(Eb)sor ry for you

she has no (D)sis (F#m)ter.

No one could ev er re place

(G)my

(Cm)Nan cy with the (Abm)laugh ing face.

(G)What a (Cm)won der ful treat to come home to,

when the (Cm7)long day has drawn to a close.

(Abm)There’s the (Eb)pat ter of feet to come home to,

(G)and (Cm)Nan (Cm7)cy (F7)gave me (Bb7sus)those.

Keep Bet ty (Fm7)Gra ble, La mour and (Bb9)Turn er,

(Eb)she makes my heart

a char coal (D)burn (F#m)er.

No one could ev er re place

(G)my

(Cm)Nan cy with the (Abm)laugh ing face.

(G)What a

Nancy by Frank Sinatra — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Nancy by Frank Sinatra 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 80 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 "Nancy" 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 "Nancy"?
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 "Nancy" use?
Just 20 chords: Ab6, Abm, B7, Bb7, Bb9, Bbdom, Cm, Cm7, +12 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Frank Sinatra songs work for kids?
Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.