Pleasant Valley Sunday

by The Monkees

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The lo cal rock group down the street is try ing hard to learn their (G)song.

They ser e nade the week end squire who just came out to mow his (G)lawn.

An oth er (F)Pleas ant Val ley (C)Sun day, (F)(Sun day)

char coal (F)burn ing ev ’ry where.

Moth ers of (A)hous es that are (D)all (A)the (E)same, and and the (Bm7)no (F#m7)one (D6)seems (A)to der (E)care.

See Mis sus Gray; she’s proud to day be cause her ros es are in (G)bloom.

And Mis ter Green, he’s so se rene; he’s got a T V in ev ’ry (G)room.

Crea ture com fort goals,

they on ly numb my soul and make it hard for me to (A)see.

My thoughts all seem to stray

to plac es far a way.

I need a change of scen er (E7)y.

Ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta.

Ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta.

An oth er (F)Pleas ant Val ley (C)Sun day, (F)(Sun day)

char coal (F)burn ing ev ’ry (C)where.

An oth er (Bb)Pleas ant Val ley (F)Sun day,

here in (Bb)sta tus sym bol (F)land.

An oth er (Asus)Pleas ant Val ley (A)A day.

(Asus)Pleas ant Val ley (A)Sun An oth er (D)Pleas ant Val ley (A)A day.

(Asus)Pleas ant Val ley (A)Sun An oth er (D)Pleas ant Val ley (A)Sun day.

Pleasant Valley Sunday by The Monkees β€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows β€œPleasant Valley Sunday” by The Monkees in our color-coded kid songbook view β€” 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 D at 160 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement β€” 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 β€” 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 "Pleasant Valley Sunday" good for a child learning piano?
Yes β€” 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 "Pleasant Valley Sunday"?
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 β€” 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 β€” tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Pleasant Valley Sunday" use?
Just 15 chords: A, Asus4, Bb, Bm, Bm7, C, D, D6, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Monkees songs work for kids?
Try "THEME FROM "THE MONKEES"", "DAYDREAM BELIEVER", "I'M A BELIEVER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.