Stealing Cinderella

by Chuck Wicks

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(Db)I came to see her dad (Eb)dy to get for a (Ab)sit down man to man.

when I It was n’t an y se (Eb)cret me say, “Now, I’d be (Ab)ask in’ for her hand.

I guess it’s (Db)why he left me wait ing in the (Ab)liv in’ room (Ab)by my self

with at (Bbm7)least a doz en pic tures of her sit tin’ on a shelf.

She was (Db)play in’ Cin der el la, she was (Db)rid in’ her first bike,

and (Fm7)bounc in’ on the bed and look in’ for a pil low fight.

(Db)Run nin’ through the sprin kler with a big Pop si cle grin,

(Eb)danc in’ with her dad,

look in’ up at him.

In her (Bbm7)eyes I’m me Prince Charm in’, but to (Ab)him, I’m just some (Db)fel la

(Bbm7)rid in’ in and (Eb)steal in’ Cin der (Db)el la.

I (Db)leaned in towards see those pic (Eb)tures to get a a (Ab)bet ter look at one,

when I It heard a voice y be (Eb)hind me say, “Now, I’d be (Ab)ain’t she some thin’, son?”

I said, it’s (Db)“Yes, she’s quite a wom an.” in And (Ab)he in’ just (Ab)stared at me.

And I (Bbm7)re al ized that in his eyes her she would al ways be

She was (Db)play in’ Cin der el la, she was (Db)rid in’ her first bike,

and (Fm7)bounc in’ on the bed and look in’ for a pil low fight.

(Db)Run nin’ through the sprin kler with a big Pop si cle grin,

(Eb)danc in’ with her dad,

look in’ up at him.

In her (Bbm7)He gives me a hard time.

but to (Ab)I can’t blame the (Db)fel la.

(Bbm7)rid in’ in and (Eb)steal in’ Cin der (Db)el la.

I (Fm)el la.

Oh, he (Eb)slapped me on the shoul (Ab)der,

then he (Db)called her in the room.

The way she (Eb)threw her arms a round him, that’s when (Bbm7)I could (Ab)see it, too.

She was (Bbm7)I’m the one who’s (Eb)steal in’

Cin der (Db)el la.

Stealing Cinderella by Chuck Wicks — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stealing Cinderella” by Chuck Wicks 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 Db at 138 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 "Stealing Cinderella" 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 "Stealing Cinderella"?
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 "Stealing Cinderella" use?
Just 7 chords: Ab, Bbm7, Cm, Db, Eb, Fm, Fm7. Take it one section at a time.