Prince Ali

by Alan Menken

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Make way

for (Gm)Prince A (Dm6)li!

Say hey, (A7)hey, (Dm6)hey, for (Gm)Prince A (Dm6)li!

(E7)Say (Am6)hey!

(Am6)Hey!

Clear the way in the old ba zaar!

Hey (E7)you!

Let us through!

It’s a bright new star!

Oh (Am6)come!

Be the first on your block to meet his (Ddim)eye!

Make (B7)way!

Here he comes!

Ring bells!

Bang the drums!

Are (E)you gon na love this guy!

Make (B)way!

Make (B)way!

Make (B)way!

Prince A (Am)li!

Fab u lous (F)he!

A li A (Am)bab (E7)wa!

(E)Gen u (A7)flect, show some re spect, down on one (Dm)knee!

Now, (B)try your best to stay (Am)calm.

Brush (C7)up your Sun day sa (F)laam.

Then (B7)come and meet his spec tac u lar co ter (CN.C.)ie.

Prince A (Am)li!

Might y is (F)he!

A li A (Am)bab (E7)wa!

(E)Strong as (A7)ten reg u lar men!

Def i nite (Dm)ly!

He (B)once slew sev en ty (Am)Turks.

Mous (C7)tach es, sa bres, real (F)jerks!

Who (B7)come and meet his spec tac u lar co ter (CN.C.)ie.

Prince A (B7)gave those bad guys the (E7)works?

Why, Prince A (Am)li!

Prince A li!

Prince A li!

Prince, Prince A li!

Prince A li!

He’s got (Dm6)sev en ty five gold en (Am6)cam els.

Pur ple (Dm6)pea cocks, he’s got fif ty (Am6)three.

When it (Dm6)comes to ex ot ic type (Am6)mam mals...

Has (F7)he got a zoo!

I’m tell ing you, it’s a world class me nag er (E7)ie!

Wow!

Prince A (Am)li!

Won der ful (F)he, A li A (Am)bab (E7)wa!

(E7)He’s es (A7)sayed quite a pa rade for you to (Dm)see.

So (B)get on out in that (Am)street.

Got (C7)some one I want cha to (F)meet!

Come (B7)on, start kiss ing the (E)feet of Prince A (Am)li!

Sing (Am6)hey, hey!

Hey, hey!

Sing (F7)hey to (E7)Prince A (Am6)li!

Sing (Am6)hey, hey!

Hey, hey!

Sing (F7)hey to (E7)Prince A (Am6)li!

Sing (Am6)li!

Ba ba da ba (Am)da.

Ba ba da ba (Am)da.

Ba ba da ba da.

There’s no ques tion this A (F7)li’s im (E7)pres sive, though his en tou rage might (F7)be ex (E7)ces sive.

All those el e phants at once can quite un (Dm)nerve one!

Still the (E7)guy gives a pa (Am)rade new mean ing.

And the sight of all those (F)pea cocks preen ing!

He’s a prince with out a peer, and we de (Em)serve one!

Prince A (B7)ty to A (Esus)li!

Prince A (Asus)li!

(A7)Prince A (Dm)li!

Am o rous (Bb)he!

A li A (Dm)bab (A7)wa.

Heard your (D7)prin cess was a sight love ly to (D7)see!

And (E)that, good peo ple, is (Dm)why he (F7)got dolled up and dropped (Bb)by...

with (E7)six ty el e phants, lla mas ga lore, with his (Gm7)bears and li ons, a brass band and more, with his (Dm)for ty fa kirs, his (Dm)cooks, his bak ers, and (Bm7)birds that war ble on (Bb9)key!

Make (Dm)way

for (Bbm6)Prince...

Prince A (Dm)li!

(Say hey to Prince A li.) Prince A li!

(Say hey, hey, hey) to (Dbm)Prince A (Dm6)li!

Ba da ba da ba.

Ba ba ba ba dup!

Prince Ali by Alan Menken — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Prince Ali by Alan Menken 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 G at 152 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 "Prince Ali" 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 "Prince Ali"?
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 Alan Menken songs work for kids?
Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.