Is "Ooo La La La" 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 "Ooo La La La"?

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 "Ooo La La La" use?

Just 10 chords: Am7, Bbmaj7, C, Dm7, Em, Em7, F, Fmaj7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Teena Marie songs work for kids?

Try "IF I WERE A BELL", "I NEED YOUR LOVIN'", "SQUARE BIZ". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Ooo La La La

· by Teena Marie

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Lyrics

(Em)Ev ’ry time you come a round I (Dm7)feel my world (F)starts turn ing top sy tur vy

and I (Dm7)just can’t fight (F)this feel in’.

(Em)Ba by, won’t you lis ten to this (Dm7)love whose heart’s (F)been miss ing and don’t hurt me

’cause I’m (Dm7)fall ing your way a gain.

(Bbmaj7)Am I weak?

Well, some (Am7)times I just (Fmaj7)can’t hard i ly speak

that I (Am7)have to pinch (Bbmaj7)my self to be sure

that this (Am7)love is more (Fmaj7)than I can en dure.

(Am7)Sweet (CN.C.)thing, you’ve (Fmaj7)got me (Gm7)sing (Am7)ing.

Ooo, la, la, la, as we (Am7)take to the sky on (Dm7)a nat u ral high.

Ooo, la, la, la, it’s the (Am7)heav en that’s sent (Dm7)when your heart’s con tent.

Ooo, la, la, la, it’s a (Am7)dream that lasts (Dm7)for ev er.

Ooo, la, la, la, let’s (Am7)stay to geth (Dm7)er, oh.

(Em)I can see it there, that look up (Dm7)on your face (F)is say ing love’s in mak ing.

Boy, I (Dm7)know what’s on (F)your mind.

in’.

(Em)Love is for the last ing and it’s (Dm7)yours just for (F)the ask ing, for the tak ing

’cause I’m (Dm7)fall ing your way this time.

(Bbmaj7)Do I thrill?

Well, some (Am7)times I get (Fmaj7)sub lim i nal chills

that I (Am7)have to pinch (Bbmaj7)my self to be sure

that this (Am7)love is more (Fmaj7)than I can en dure.

(Am7)Sweet (CN.C.)thing, you’ve (Fmaj7)got me (Gm7)sing (Am7)ing.

Ooo, la, la, la, it’s the (Am7)way that you feel when (Dm7)you know it’s real.

high.

Ooo, la, la, la, it’s the (Am7)warm that’s in side (Dm7)when you’re sat is fied.

Ooo, la, la, la, it’s a (Am7)dream that lasts (Dm7)for ev er.

Ooo, la, la, la, let’s (Am7)stay to geth (Dm7)er, oh.

Ooo, la, la, (Dm7)la,

don’t ev er (Em7)go

’cause (Dm7)I love you so, (F)I love you so, ba by.

Ooo, la, la, (Dm7)la,

don’t ev er (Em7)go

’cause (Dm7)I’ll sure ly (Em7)die if you (Fmaj7)ev er say good (Bbmaj7)bye.

my ba by.

You got me fall ing, fall ing for you, fall ing (Am7)with you, (Fmaj7)fall ing to you, fall ing (Bbmaj7)af ter you, fall ing o ver.

(Am7)Sweet (Fmaj7)thing you’ve got me (Gm7)sing (Am7)ing (Bbmaj7)ooo, la, la, la, la, la, la, (Am7)la, la, la, la, la.

(C)Sweet (Bbmaj7)thing,

whoa.

You’ve (Fmaj7)got me (Gm7)sing (Am7)ing (Bbmaj7)ooo, la, la, la, la, la, la, (Am7)la, la, la, la, la.

(C)Sweet (Bbmaj7)thing,

(Gm7)oh, you’ve got me (Gm7)sing (Am7)ing (Ooo, la, la, la.)

(Ooo, la, la, la.)

(Ooo, la, la, la.) (Ohh,)

Let me hear you say (Bbmaj7)yeah.

Let me (C)hear you say, (Bbmaj7)yeah, yeah, yeah.

Let me (C)hear you say (Bbmaj7)yeah.

Let me (C)hear you say, (Bbmaj7)yeah, yeah, yeah.

Let me (C)hear you say (Dm7)yeah.

Ooo La La La by Teena Marie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ooo La La La” by Teena Marie 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 85 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 "Ooo La La La" 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 "Ooo La La La"?: 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 "Ooo La La La" use?: Just 10 chords: Am7, Bbmaj7, C, Dm7, Em, Em7, F, Fmaj7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Teena Marie songs work for kids?: Try "IF I WERE A BELL", "I NEED YOUR LOVIN'", "SQUARE BIZ". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.