Poetry Man

by Phoebe Snow

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Ah ooh,

yeah,

(D6)yeah,

(A7sus)yeah.

Ooh, (Dmaj7)yeah.

You make me laugh, nie

and ’cause to (A7)your eyes they light the night, they look right through me.

(D7)La la la la.

You bash ful (Am7)boy, you,

I have a hid ing some thing sweet.

Please give it to (Dmaj7)to try me,

(D6)yeah,

a to me.

vamp.

Oh, oh, (D7)talk to me some more.

(G)You don’t have to go.

You’re the (Dmaj7)po et ry man,

you make things all right,

(D7)yeah, yeah.

And ooh,

yeah,

(D6)yeah,

(A7sus)yeah.

Ooh, (Dmaj7)yeah.

You are a (Am7)gain nie

it’s all to (A7)I ask for is your smile each time I the lamp.

(D7)La la la la.

When I am (Am7)with now.

I Home’s a gling teen where age crush, then I’m a to (Dmaj7)sul your vamp,

(D6)yeah,

to sul try wife.

Oh, oh, (D7)talk to me some more.

(G)You don’t have to go.

You’re the (Dmaj7)po et ry man,

you make things all right,

(D7)yeah, yeah.

And ooh,

yeah,

(D6)yeah,

(A7sus)yeah.

Ooh, (Dmaj7)yeah.

You are a

Talk to me some more.

(G)You don’t have to go.

You’re the (Dmaj7)po et ry man

and you make things (Dmaj7)all (D7)right.

(Dmaj7)Ooh, yeah,

(D6)yeah,

(A7sus)yeah.

Ooh, (Dmaj7)yeah.

So once a Whoa, oh, talk to me some more.

You know that (G)you don’t have to go.

You’re the (Dmaj7)po et ry man.

You make things all right.

Poetry Man by Phoebe Snow — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Poetry Man” by Phoebe Snow 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 D at 110 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 "Poetry Man" 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 "Poetry Man"?
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 "Poetry Man" use?
Just 9 chords: A7, Am7, C, D6, D7, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, Em, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.