Scotch And Soda

by The Kingston Trio

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Lyrics

Scotch and so da,

mud in your eye,

ba by, do I feel (Gm7)high, Oh me, oh (F7)my,

do I feel (Dm7)high.

Dry Mar tin i,

jig ger of gin,

oh, what a spell you’ve (Gm7)got me in, oh (F7)my,

do I feel (Eb9)high.

Peo ple won’t be lieve me,

they’ll (Eb)think that (Fm7)I’m (Bb7)just brag ging,

but (F9)I could feel

the way I do,

and (Bb7)still be (Bbdim)on the (Fm7)wag on.

All I need is

one of your smiles,

sun shine of your eyes.

Oh me, oh (F7)my,

do I feel (Gm7)high er than a kite can (C7)fly!

Give me lov in’, (Bb7)ba by, (Ab7)I feel high.

Though

peo ple won’t be lieve me,

they’ll (Eb)think that (Fm7)I’m (Bb7)just brag ging,

but (F9)I could feel

the way I do,

and (Bb7)still be (Bbdim)on the (Fm7)wag on.

All I need is

one of your smiles,

sun shine of your eyes.

Oh me, oh (F7)my,

do I feel (Gm7)high er than a kite can (C7)fly!

Give me lov in’, (Bb7)ba by, (Ab7)I feel high.

Though

Scotch And Soda by The Kingston Trio — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Scotch And Soda” by The Kingston Trio 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 Ab at 90 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 "Scotch And Soda" 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 "Scotch And Soda"?
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.