Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers

by Ballard MacDonald

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Lyrics

The (C)toy shop door is (G7)locked up tight and (C)ev ’ry thing is (G7)qui et for the night.

When (C)sud den ly the (G)clock strikes twelve, the (Am7)fun’s (D7)be (G)gun.

The (C)dolls are in their (G7)best ar rayed, there’s (C)going to (F#dim)be a (G7)won der ful pa rade.

Hark (C)to the drum, oh!

(G)here they come, cries (Am7)ev (D7)’ry (G)one.

(C)Hear them all cheer ing, now they are near ing, there’s the cap tain (G7)stiff as starch.

Bay o nets flash ing, mus ic is crash ing, as the wood en sol (C)diers march.

Sa bres a clink ing, sol diers a wink ing at each pret ty (Am)lit (Em)tle maid.

Here they come!

Here they come!

Here they come!

Here they come!

Wood en (B7)sol diers on pa (Em)rade.

(C)Day light is creep ing, dol lies are sleep ing in the toy shop (G7)win dow fast.

Sol diers so jol ly, think of each dol ly, dream ing of the (C)night that’s past.

When in the morn ing, with out a warn ing, Toy man (C7)pulls the (F)win dow shade.

(F#dim)There’s no sign the (C)Wood bri (A7)gade was (Dm)ev er out up on (G7)pa (C)rade.

Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers by Ballard MacDonald — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers” by Ballard MacDonald 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 148 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 "Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers" 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 "Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers"?
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.