Sentimental Lady

by Bob Welch

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(A)You are here and warm

but (A)I could look a way and you’d be gone.

’Cause (A)we live in a time

when (A)mean ing falls in (B)splin ters from our (C#m)lives.

That’s (A)why I’ve trav eled (B)far, ’cause (A)I come so to (B)geth er where you are.

Yes, and (G#m)all of the things that I (B)said that I want ed (G#m)come rush ing by in my (B)head when I’m with you.

(G#m)Four teen joys and a (B)will to be mer ry.

(G#m)All of the things that they (B)say are ver y (E)sen ti men tal (F#m7)gen tle wind (Emaj7)blow ing through my (F#m7)life a gain.

(Emaj7)Sen ti men tal (F#m7)la dy, gen tle one.

(E)Sen ti men tal (F#m7)gen tle wind (Emaj7)blow ing through my (F#m7)life a gain.

(Emaj7)Sen ti men tal (F#m7)la dy, gen tle one.

Ooh,

sen ti men tal (A)la dy.

Yes, and (Emaj7)All of the things that I (F#m7)said that I want ed (Emaj7)come rush ing by in my (F#m7)head when I’m with you.

(Emaj7)Four teen joys and the (F#m7)will to be mer ry.

(Emaj7)All of the things (A)say it a gain.

(Emaj7)All of the things that I (F#m7)said that I want ed (Emaj7)come rush ing by in my (F#m7)head when I’m with you.

(Emaj7)Four teen joys and the (F#m7)will to be mer ry.

(Emaj7)All of the things (A)say it a gain.

Sentimental Lady by Bob Welch — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sentimental Lady” by Bob Welch 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 E 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 "Sentimental Lady" 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 "Sentimental Lady"?
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.