Seventy Six Trombones

by Meredith Willson

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Seventy Six Trombones

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Meredith Willson180 BPM

Lyrics

Sev en ty (C)six trom bones led the (G7)big pa rade, with a hun dred and ten cor nets close at (C)hand.

They were fol lowed by rows and rows of the (F)fin est vir tu (D7)o sos, the (G)cream of (D7)ev ’ry fa mous (G)band.

Sev en ty (C)six trom bones caught the (G7)morn ing sun, with a hun dred and ten cor nets right be (C)hind.

There were more than a thou sand reeds spring ing (F)up est like tu (D7)weeds, there were (G)cream of (D7)ev ’ry fa mous (G)band.

Sev en ty (G)horns of ev ’ry shape and (C)kind.

There were (F)cop per bot tom tim pan i in (C7)horse pla toons

thun der ing, (E)thun der ing, (F)all a long the (C)way.

(F)Dou ble bell eu pho ni ums and (C)big bas soons,

(G)each bas soon hav ing his (C)big (G)fat (C)say.

There were (F)fif ty mount ed can non in the (C7)bat ter y,

thun der ing, (E)thun der ing, (F)loud er than be (C)fore.

(F)Clar i nets of ev ’ry size and (C7)trum pet ers who’d (E7)im pro vise a (Am)full oc tave (Gm)high er (C7)than the (F)score.

Sev en ty (C)six trom bones led the (G7)big pa rade when the or der to march rang out loud and (C)clear.

Start ing off with a big bang bong on a (F)Chi nese (D7)gong, by a (G)big bang (D7)bong er at the (G)rear.

Sev en ty (C)six trom bones hit the (G7)coun ter point while a hun dred and ten cor nets played the (C)air.

Then I mod est ly took my place as the (F)one and on ly (D7)bass, and I (C)oom pahed, (G)oom pahed, (C)oom pah pahed, (G7)oom pahed up and down the (C)square.

Seventy Six Trombones by Meredith Willson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Seventy Six Trombones” by Meredith Willson 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 180 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Seventy Six Trombones" 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 "Seventy Six Trombones"?
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.
What other Meredith Willson songs work for kids?
Try "IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK LIKE CHRISTMAS", "TILL THERE WAS YOU", "Gary, Indiana". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.