Oh Sherrie

by Steve Perry

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You’ve should ’ve been (CN.C.)gone,

know ing how I made you feel.

And I should ’ve been gone

(Bb)af ter (C)all your words of (Dm)steel.

Oh, I must ’ve been a (C)dream er (Must ’ve been a dream er, no,

And I must ’ve been (C)some one else.

Some one else.)

And we should ’ve been (C)o ver.

ver by now.) (F)Oh Sher rie, in’ on.) (F)our love

(Ab)holds (Eb)on,

(Gm)holds (F)on.

Oh Sher rie, in’ on.) (F)our love

(Ab)holds (Eb)on,

(Gm)holds (F)on.

But I wan na let (Dm)go.

(Bb)You’ll go (C)on

hurt in’ (Dm)me.

You’d be bet ter off a lone

if (Bb)I’m not (C)who you thought I’d (Dm)be.

But you know that there’s a (C)fe ver, (Know that there’s a fe ver, no, oh, that you’ll nev er find (C)no where else.

no where else.) where else.

Can’t you feel it (F)burn ing on and on?

on.) (F)Oh, Sher rie, in’ on.) (F)our love

(Ab)holds (Eb)on,

(Gm)holds (F)on.

Oh Sher rie, in’ on.) (F)our love

(Ab)holds (Eb)on,

(Gm)holds (F)on.

Oh, Sher rie.

But I should ’ve been (Dm)gone

(Bb)long a (C)go,

far a (Dm)way.

And you should ’ve been gone.

(Bb)Now I (C)know just why you (Dm)stay.

Oh Sher rie, in’ on.) (F)our love

(Ab)holds (Eb)on,

(Gm)holds (F)on.

(F)Oh Sher rie, in’ on.) (F)our love

(Ab)holds (Eb)on,

(Gm)holds (F)on.

(F)Oh Sher rie, in’ on.) (F)our love

(Ab)holds (Eb)on,

(Gm)holds (F)on.

(Gm)holds (F)on.

Hold on.

Oh Sher rie.

Oh Sherrie by Steve Perry — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Oh Sherrie” by Steve Perry 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 120 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 "Oh Sherrie" 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 "Oh Sherrie"?
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 "Oh Sherrie" use?
Just 10 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus2, C, Csus4, Dm, Eb, F, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Steve Perry songs work for kids?
Try "FOOLISH HEART", "Foolish Heart". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.