Sixteen Going On Seventeen (From The Sound Of Music)

· by Rodgers & Hammerstein

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(F)You (E)are (F)six teen, (C7)go ing on sev en teen, (Dm)ba by, it’s time to (D9)think!

(C9)Bet ter be ware, be (F)can ny and care ful, (G)ba by, you’re on the (C9)brink!

(F)You (E)are (F)six teen, (C7)go ing on sev en teen, (Dm)fel lows will fall in (D9)line.

(C9)Ea ger young lads and (F)rou és and cads will (C7)of fer you food and (F)wine.

(Bb)To tal ly un pre pared are you to face a world of men.

Tim id and shy and scared are you of (F)things be yond your (C9)ken.

(F)You (E)need (F)some one (C7)old er and wis er (F)tell ing you what to (Bbm)do.

(F)I (E)am (F)sev en teen (D7)go ing on eight een (G9)I’ll

take (C7)care

of you.

(F)I (E)am (F)six teen, (C7)go ing on sev en teen, (Dm)I know that I’m na (D9)ive.

(C9)Fel lows I meet may (F)tell me I’m sweet and (G)will ing ly I’ll be (C9)lieve.

(F)I (E)am (F)six teen, (C7)go ing on sev en teen, (Dm)in no cent as a (D9)rose.

(C9)Bach e lor dan dies (F)drink ers of bran dies, (C7)what do I know of (F)those?

(Bb)To tal ly un pre pared am I to face a world of men.

Tim id and shy and scared am I of (F)things be yound my (C9)ken.

(F)I (E)need (F)some one (C7)old er and wis er (F)tell ing me what to (Bbm)do.

(F)You (E)are (F)sev en teen (D7)go ing on eight een (G9)I’ll

de (C7)pend

on you.

(F)you.

Sixteen Going On Seventeen (From The Sound Of Music) by Rodgers & Hammerstein — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sixteen Going On Seventeen (From The Sound Of Music)” by Rodgers & Hammerstein 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Sixteen Going On Seventeen (From The Sound Of Music)" 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 "Sixteen Going On Seventeen (From The Sound Of Music)"?: 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 Rodgers & Hammerstein songs work for kids?: Try "All At Once You Love Her", "An Ordinary Couple", "A Puzzlement". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.