Romeo's Tune

by Steve Forbert

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Meet me in the (E)mid dle of the day, let me (F#m7)hear you say ev ’ry thing’s o kay, bring me south ern (A)kiss es from your room.

Meet me in the (E)mid dle of the night, let me (F#m7)hear you say ev ’ry thing’s al right, let me smell the (A)moon in your per fume.

Oh, (D)gods and years will (A)rise and fall and there’s al ways some thing more.

(D)Lost in talk, I (A)waste my time and it’s all been said be fore.

While (D)fur ther down be hind the mas que (Bm)rade the tears are there.

(D)I don’t ask for (A)all that much, I just (Bm)want some one to (E)care.

An swer right now!

Sneak on out be (A)neath the stars and (E)run,

(A)yeah.

(A)yeah.

It’s (D)king for queen and we (A)must go down round be (Bm)yond the chan de lier.

Where (D)I won’t have to speak my mind and you won’t have to hear.

(D)Shreds of news and af ter thoughts and (Bm)com pli cat ed scenes.

We’ll (D)weath er down be (A)hind the light and fade like mag a (E)zines.

Meet me in the (E)mid dle of the day, let me (F#m7)hear you say ev ’ry thing’s o kay, bring me south ern (A)kiss es from your room.

Hey, hey.

Meet me in the (E)mid dle of the night, let me (F#m7)hear you say ev ’ry thing’s al right, let me smell the (A)moon in your per fume.

Oh, no.

Meet me in the (E)mid dle of the day, let me (F#m7)hear you say ev ’ry thing’s o kay, let me see you (A)smil ing back at me.

Hey, hey.

Meet me in the (E)mid dle of the night, let me (F#m7)hear you say ev ’ry thing’s al right, Hold me tight and (A)lov ing, love is free.

Oh, oh.

Romeo's Tune by Steve Forbert — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Romeo's Tune” by Steve Forbert 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 A at 95 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 "Romeo's Tune" 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 "Romeo's Tune"?
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.