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Put On Your Sunday Clothes

· by Jerry Herman

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Lyrics

Put on your Sun day clothes when you feel (Cmaj7)down and out,

strut down the street and (C6)have your pic ture (Gm7)took.

Dressed like a dream, your (C6)spir its seem to turn a bout,

that (Em)Sun day shine is a (F)cer tain sign that you (Em)feel as fine as you (Dm7)look.

Be neath your par a sol, the world is (Cmaj7)all a smile

that makes you feel brand (C6)new down to your (Em7)toes.

Get (Dm)out your feath ers, your (E7)pat ent leath ers, your (Am)beads and buck les and (D7)bows, (Fm6)for there’s (C)no blue (C)Mon day (Dm7)in your (G9)Sun day (C)clothes.

Put on your Sun day clothes when you feel (Cmaj7)down and out,

strut down the street and (C6)have your pic ture (Gm7)took.

Dressed like a dream, your (C6)spir its seem to turn a bout,

that (Em)Sun day shine is a (F)cer tain sign that you (Em)feel as fine as you (Dm7)look.

Be neath your bow ler brim, the world’s a (Cmaj7)sim ple song,

a love ly lilt that (C6)makes you tilt your (Em7)nose.

Get (Dm)out your slick ers, your (E7)flan nel knick ers, your (Am)red sus pend ers and (D7)hose, (Fm6)in your (C)no blue (C)Mon day (Dm7)in your (G9)Sun day (C)clothes.

(C)new straw hat

and your (Am)silk cra vat,

there’ll be (Dm7)no blue Mon day (G9)in your Sun day (C)clothes.

Put On Your Sunday Clothes by Jerry Herman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” by Jerry Herman 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 136 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 "Put On Your Sunday Clothes" 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 "Put On Your Sunday Clothes"?: 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 "Put On Your Sunday Clothes" use?: Just 17 chords: A7, Am, C, C6, Caug, Cmaj7, D7, Dm, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jerry Herman songs work for kids?: Try "THE BEST OF TIMES", "Hello Dolly", "Mame". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.