Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most

by Bette Midler

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(C)Once I was a (Bb7)sen ti men tal (C)thing,

(C)threw my heart a (Bb7)way each (Cmaj7)spring.

(Bbm7)Now a (Eb)spring ro (Abmaj7)mance

(F#m7)has n’t (B7sus4)got a (Emaj7)chance, (Dm7)pro mised (G7)my first (Cmaj7)dance to (Am7)win ter,

(Dm7)all I’ve got to (G7)show’s a (Eb7)splin ter

(Dm7)for my (A)lit tle (D9)fling!

(Cmaj7)Spring this (Bbmaj7)year has (Cmaj7)got me (Bbmaj7)feel ing (Am7)like a horse that (Dm7)nev er (G7)left the (Em7)post;

I (F#)lie in my room, star ing (Em7)up at (Am7)the (D7)ceil ing, (Dm7)spring can real ly (G7sus4)hang you (G7)up the (C)most!

(Cmaj7)Morn ing’s (Bbmaj7)kiss wakes (Cmaj7)trees and (Bbmaj7)flow ers, (Cmaj7)and to them I’d (Dm7)like to (G7)drink a (Em7)toast;

I (F#)walk in the park (Fm6)just to (Em7)kill lone ly hours, (D7)bon (D)nets, (Dm7)spring can real ly (G7)hang you up the (Cmaj7)most!

(Gm7)All af ter (Cmaj7)noon, those (Gm7)birds twit ter (Cmaj7)twit,

(Gm7)I know the (Cmaj7)tune: “This is (Gm7)love, this is (Cmaj7)it!”

(Cm7)Heard it be (Fmaj7)fore and (Cm7)I know the (Fmaj7)score;

(F#m7)and I’ve de (Emaj7)ci ded that (Am7)spring is a (D7)bore!

(G#maj7)Love seemed (Fmaj7)sure a (Cmaj7)round the (Bbmaj7)New Year, (Am7)now it’s A pril, (Dm7)love is (G7)just a (Em7)ghost.

Spring ar (F#)rived on (Fm7)time, on ly (Em7)what be (Am7)came of (D7)you, dear?

(Dm7)Spring can real ly (G7)hang you up the (Em7)most!

(Dm7)Spring can real ly (G7)hang you up the (Cmaj7)most!

(Cmaj7)Spring is (Bbmaj7)here, there’s (Cmaj7)no mis (Bbmaj7)tak ing, (Am7)Ro bins build ing (Dm7)nests from (G7)coast to (Em7)coast;

my (F#)heart tries to sing so they (Em7)won’t hear (Am7)it (D7)break ing, (Dm7)spring can real ly (G7sus4)hang you (G7)up the (C)most!

(Cmaj7)Col lege (Bbmaj7)boys are (Cmaj7)writ ing (Bbmaj7)son nets, (Cmaj7)in the “ten der (Dm7)pas sion” (G7)they’re en (Em7)grossed;

but (F#)I’m on the shelf (Fm6)just with (Em7)last year’s East er (D7)bon (D)nets, (Dm7)spring can real ly (G7)hang you up the (Cmaj7)most!

(Gm7)Love came my (Cmaj7)way, I (Gm7)hoped it would (Cmaj7)last,

(Gm7)we had our (Cmaj7)day, now it’s (Gm7)all in the (Cmaj7)past.

(Cm7)Spring came a (Fmaj7)long a (Cm7)sea son of (Fmaj7)song;

(F#m7)full of sweet (Emaj7)pro mise, but (Am7)some thing went (D7)wrong!

(G#maj7)Doc tors (Fmaj7)once pre (Cmaj7)scribed a (Bbmaj7)ton ic: (Am7)“sul phur and mo (Dm7)las ses” (G7)was the (Em7)dose.

Did n’t (F#)help a (Fm7)bit, my con (Em7)what be (Am7)came of (D7)you, dear?

(Dm7)Spring can real ly (G7)hang you up the (Em7)most!

(Dm7)Spring can real ly (G7)hang you up the (Cmaj7)most!

(Ebm7)di tion must be (A7)chron (Ab7)ic, (Dm7)spring can real ly (G7)hang you up the (Em7)most!

(Dm7)All a (Cmaj7)lone,

the par ty’s (Cmaj7)ov er, (B)old man (Bb7)win ter (Am7)was a gra cious (D13b9#11)host;

(CN.C.)but when (Dm9)you keep (Bb9)pray ing for (Em)snow to (Em)hide the (Em7)clo (A)ver; (Dm7)spring can real ly (Db)hang you up the (Cmaj9)most!

Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most by Bette Midler — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most by Bette Midler 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 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 "Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most" 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 "Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most"?
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.
How many chords does "Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most" use?
Just 37 chords: A7, Ab7, Abmaj7, Am7, B7, Bb, Bb7, Bb9, +29 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bette Midler songs work for kids?
Try "From a Distance", "FROM A DISTANCE", "FROM A DISTANCE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.