'Round Midnight

by Thelonious Monk

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Lyrics

(Dm)It be gins to (Dm)tell

’round (B)mid night, ’round (Eb7)mid night.

(Dm)I do pret ty (B)well

till (Eb7)af ter (D7)sun down.

Sup per time, I’m (C7)feel

ing (Dm)sad.

But it (B)real ly gets bad

’round (A7)mid night.

(Dm)Mem ’ries al ways (Dm)start

’round (B)mid night, ’round (Eb7)mid night.

(Dm)Have n’t got the (B)heart

to (Eb7)stand those (D7)mem ’ries,

when my heart is (C7)still

with (Dm)you,

and old (B)real ly gets bad

’round (A7)mid night.

(B)mid (E7)night (Bb7)knows (A7sus)it (Dm)too.

(Dm)When some (B)quar

rel we (Bb)had

needs (A)mend ing,

does it (B)mean

that our (Bb)love

is (A)end ing?

(C7)Dar ling, I (Bbmaj7)need you;

(Bb)late ly I (A7)find

you’re (D7)out of my (C7)arms and I’m (Bb7)out of my (A7)mind.

(Dm)Let our love take (Dm)wing

some (E7)mid night, ’round (Eb7)mid night.

(Dm)Let the an gels (B)sing

for (Eb7)your re (D7)turn ing.

Let our love be (C7)safe

and (Dm)sound

when old (B)mid (E7)night (Bb7)comes (A7sus)a (Dm)round.

'Round Midnight by Thelonious Monk — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “'Round Midnight” by Thelonious Monk 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 Bb at 120 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 "'Round Midnight" 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 "'Round Midnight"?
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.