Some Enchanted Evening

by Rodgers & Hammerstein

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Lyrics

(C)Some en chant ed eve ning

(G7)you may see a stran ger,

(C)you may see a stran ger a cross a (F)crowd ed room.

And (Em)some how you (Dm)know,

you (E7)know e ven (Am)then,

that some where you’ll (Dm7)see her a (G7)gain and a (C)gain.

Some en chant ed eve ning

(G7)some one may be laugh ing,

(C)you may hear her laugh ing

a cross a (F)crowd ed room.

And (Em)night af ter (Dm)night

as (E7)strange as it (Am)seems,

The sound of her (Dm7)laugh ter

will (G7)sing in

your (C)dreams.

(G7)Who can ex (C)plain it?

(G7)Who can tell you (C)why?

(G7)Fools give you (C)rea sons, (D7)wise men nev er (G7)try.

(C)Some en chant ed eve ning

(G7)when you find your true love,

(C)when you feel her call you

a cross a (F)crowd ed room,

then (Em)fly to her (Dm)side

and (E7)make her your (Am)own,

all through your (Dm7)life you

may (G7)dream all

a (C)lone.

(G7)Once you have (C)found her, (G7)nev er let her (C)go.

(G7)Once you have (C)found her, (Dm7)nev er

(G7sus)let her

(C)go!

Some Enchanted Evening by Rodgers & Hammerstein — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Some Enchanted Evening” 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 C at 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Some Enchanted Evening" 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 "Some Enchanted Evening"?
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.