Postman Pat

by Bryan Daly

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Lyrics

(C)Post man Pat, Post man Pat, Post man Pat and his black and white (Am)cat.

(Dm7)Ear ly in the (G)morn ing, and the (Dm7)just as day is (G)dawn ing, he (Dm7)picks up all the (G7)post bags in his (C)van.

(C)Post man Pat, Post man Pat, Post man Pat and his black and white (Am)cat.

(Dm7)All the birds are (G)sing ing and the (Dm7)day is just be (G)gin ning.

he (Dm7)Pat feels he’s a (G7)real ly hap py (C)man.

(Dm7)Ev ’ry bod y (G7)knows his (Cmaj7)bright red (Am)van.

(Dm7)All his friends will (G7)smile as he (C)waves (Dm7)to (D#dim7)greet (C)them.

(F)May

(E7)be,

(E7)you can nev er be (A7)sure, there’ll be (Dm)knock, (CN.C.)(knock, knock) (Dm7)ring, (CN.C.)(ring, ring) (G7)let ters through your door.

(C)Post man Pat, Post man Pat, Post man Pat and his black and white (Am)cat.

(Dm7)All the birds are (G)sing ing and the (Dm7)day is just be (G)gin ning.

(Dm7)Pat feels he’s a (G7)real ly hap py (C)man.

(Dm7)Pat feels he’s a (G7)real ly hap py (C)man.

Postman Pat by Bryan Daly — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Postman Pat” by Bryan Daly 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 192 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 "Postman Pat" 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 "Postman Pat"?
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.