Sunday

by Stephen Sondheim

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Lyrics

(F)Sun day,

by the blue

pur ple yel low red (F)wa ter

on the green

pur ple yel low red (F)grass,

let us (Em7)pass

through the (Bb)per fect

(Am7)park,

paus ing on a (F)Sun day,

by the cool

blue tri an gu lar (F)wa ter

on the soft

green e lip ti cal (F)grass

as we (Em7)pass

through the (Bb)per fect

(Am7)park,

paus ing on a (F)pass

through ar range ments of (Bb)shad ows

toward the ver ti cals of (Dbmaj7)trees

(Db)for

(F)ev er.

(Bbmaj9)grass

in our per fect park,

made of flecks of light

and dark.

and

(C7sus)par a sols:

Peo ple stroll ing through the (C7sus)trees

of a small sub ur ban (C7sus)park

on an is land in the (C7sus)riv er

on an or din ar y (F)Sun day...

Sunday by Stephen Sondheim — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sunday” by Stephen Sondheim 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 Bb at 66 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 "Sunday" 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 "Sunday"?
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.