Poor Butterfly

by Sarah Vaughan

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(CN.C.)Poor but ter (G7)fly,

’neath the blos soms (Cmaj7)wait

ing.

Poor but ter (E)fly,

for she loved him (A7)so.

The mo ments (D7)pass in to (G7)hours,

the hours

(C)pass in to (Am)years.

And as she (D7)smiles through her tears,

she mur murs (G7)low,

(CN.C.)“The moon and (G7)I

know that he is (Cmaj7)faith

ful,

I’m sure he’ll (E)come

to me bye and (A7)bye.

But if (Dm7)he don’t come back,

then I (Bb7)nev er (C)sigh or cry,

I just must (Dm7)die.”

Poor but ter (C)fly.

(CN.C.)Poor but ter (G7)fly,

’neath the blos soms (Cmaj7)wait

ing.

Poor but ter (E)fly,

for she loved him (A7)so.

The mo ments (D7)pass in to (G7)hours,

the hours

(C)pass in to (Am)years.

And as she (D7)smiles through her tears,

she mur murs (G7)low,

(CN.C.)“The moon and (G7)I

know that he is (Cmaj7)faith

ful,

I’m sure he’ll (E)come

to me bye and (A7)bye.

But if (Dm7)he don’t come back,

then I (Bb7)nev er (C)sigh or cry,

I just must (Dm7)die.”

Poor but ter (C)fly.

(CN.C.)Poor but ter (C)fly.

Poor Butterfly by Sarah Vaughan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Poor Butterfly” by Sarah Vaughan 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 80 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 "Poor Butterfly" 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 "Poor Butterfly"?
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.
What other Sarah Vaughan songs work for kids?
Try "MISTY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.