Stepsisters' Lament

· by Rodgers & Hammerstein

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Lyrics

(C)Why would a fel low want a (F)girl like (Dm)her, a (C)frail and fluf fy (G9)beau (G)ty?

(C)Why can’t a fel low ev er (F)once pre (Dm)fer a (C)sol id (G7)girl like (C)me?

She’s a froth y lit tle (Dm7)bub (G7)ble

with a (G7)flim sy kind of (C)charm.

And with ver y lit tle (Am7)trou ble

I could break her lit tle (Em)arm!

Oh, (C)why would a fel low want a (F)girl like (Dm)her, so (C)ob vious ly un (G9)u (G7)sual?

(C)Why can’t a fel low ev er (F)once pre (Dm7)fer a (C)u sual (G7)girl like (C)me?

Her (F)cheeks are a pret ty shade of (C)pink,

but (F)not an y pink er than a (C)rose is.

Her (F)skin may be del i cate and (C)soft,

but (Am)not an y (D)soft er than a (G7)doe’s is.

(C)Her (F)neck is no whit er than a (C)swan’s,

she’s (F)on ly as dain ty as a (C)dais y.

She’s (F)on ly as grace ful as a (C)bird,

so (Am)why is the (D)fel low go ing (G7)doe’s is.

(C)Her (G7)cra zy?

Oh, (C)why would a fel low want a (F)girl like (Dm7)her, a (C)girl who’s mere ly (G9)love (G7)ly?

(C)Why can’t a fel low ev er (F)once pre (Dm7)fer a (C)girl who’s (G7)mere ly (C)me?

(C)me?

What’s the mat ter with the (Dm)man?

What’s the mat ter with the (G7)man?

What’s the mat ter with the (C)man?

Stepsisters' Lament by Rodgers & Hammerstein — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stepsisters' Lament” 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 140 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.
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 "Stepsisters' Lament" 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 "Stepsisters' Lament"?: 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.