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Play A Simple Melody

· by Bing Crosby

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Lyrics

(Eb)Won’t (Bb7)you (Eb)play a sim (Gbdim7)ple (Bb7)mel o dy

like my moth er sang (Bb)to (Eb)me?

(Eb)One (Bb7)with (Eb)good old fash (Gbdim7)ioned (Bb7)har mo ny.

Play a sim ple mel o (Eb)dy.

(Eb)Mus i cal de mon set your hon ey a dream in’.

(Gbdim7)Won’t you (Bb7)play me some rag,

just change that clas si cal nag

to some (Bb)sweet (Eb)beau ti ful drag.

If (Ab)you (Bb7)will (Eb)play from a cop y of a tune that is chop py, (Gbdim7)you’ll get (Bb7)all my ap plause.

And that is sim ply be cause I want to lis ten to (Eb)rag.

(Eb)Mus i cal de mon, (Bb7)set your (Eb)hon ey a dream in’.

(Gbdim7)Won’t you (Bb7)play me some rag?

Just change that clas si cal nag

to some (Bb)sweet (Eb)beau ti ful drag.

If (Bb7sus)you (Bb7)will (Eb)play from a cop y (Bb7)of a (Eb)tune that is chop py, (Gbdim7)you’ll get (Bb7)all my ap plause.

And that is sim ply be cause I want to (Bb7)lis ten to (Eb)rag.

Play A Simple Melody by Bing Crosby — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Play A Simple Melody” by Bing Crosby 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 160 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 "Play A Simple Melody" 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 "Play A Simple Melody"?: 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 "Play A Simple Melody" use?: Just 11 chords: Ab, Abm6, Bb7, Eb, Eb7, Ebdim7, Edim7, F, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bing Crosby songs work for kids?: Try "THE ROAD TO MOROCCO", "A Marshmallow World", "A Marshmallow World". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.