Strawberry Letter 23

· by The Brothers Johnson

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Hel lo, my love, I heard a (Cm7)kiss from you.

Red mag ic sat in play ing near, (Dm7)too.

All through the morn ing rain, I gaze, the sun does n’t (Ebmaj7)shine.

Rain bows and wa ter falls dig run (Cm7)through my (Dm7)mind.

In the gar den I see west (Dm7)pur ple (Ebmaj7)show er bells and tea, or’nge birds and riv er cous ins (Cm7)dressed in (Dm7)green.

Pret ty mu sic I hear, so hap py and (Ebmaj7)loud.

Blue flow ers ech o from a (Cm7)cher ry (Dm7)cloud.

Feel sun shine spar kle pink and blue, play grounds will laugh if you (Bb)try to ask

is it cool?

If you ar rive and don’t see me, I’m gon na (Edim)be with my (F)ba by.

I am free.

Fly in her arms

o ver the sea.

(Eb)Ooh.

(Eb)Ooh.

(Eb)Ooh.

(Eb)Ooh.

(Cm7)Ah.

(Cm7)Ah.

A pres ent from you, Straw (Dm7)ber ry (Ebmaj7)let ter twen ty two.

The mus ic plays, I sit in (Cm7)for (Dm7)a few.

(Eb)Ooh.

(Eb)Ooh.

(Eb)Ooh.

(Eb)Ooh.

(Eb)Ooh.

(Eb)Ooh.

Strawberry Letter 23 by The Brothers Johnson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Strawberry Letter 23” by The Brothers Johnson 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 Eb at 91 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 "Strawberry Letter 23" 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 "Strawberry Letter 23"?: 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 "Strawberry Letter 23" use?: Just 13 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Abmaj9, Bb, Cm7, Dm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.