Sunshine, Lollipops And Rainbows

· by Lesley Gore

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(C)Sun shine, (Am)lol i pops and rain bows, (Am)ev ’ry thing that’s (C)won der ful is (Em)what I feel when we’re to (G7)geth er.

(C)Bright er (Am)than a luck y pen ny, (Am)when you’re near the rain goes, dis ap pear, dear and I feel so (Em)fine

just to (G7sus4)know that (G7)you are mine.

My life is sun shine, lol i pops and rain bows, that’s how this re frain goes, so come on join (G7)in, ev ’ry bod y!

(C)Sun shine, (Am)lol i pops and rain bows, (Am)ev ’ry thing that’s (C)won der ful is sure to come your (Em)way

when (Dm7)you’re in (G7)love to (C)stay.

(C)Sun shine, (Am)lol i pops and rain bows, (Am)ev ’ry thing that’s (C)won der ful is (Em)what I feel when we’re to (G7)geth er.

(C)Bright er (Am)than a luck y pen ny, (Am)when you’re near the rain goes, dis ap pear, dear and I feel so (Em)fine

just to (G7sus4)know that (G7)you are mine.

My life is sun shine, lol i pops and rain bows, that’s how this re frain goes, so come on join (G7)in, ev ’ry bod y!

(C)Sun shine, (Am)lol i pops and rain bows, (Am)ev ’ry thing that’s (C)won der ful is sure to come your (Em)way

when (Dm7)you’re in (G7)love to (C)stay.

(Em)way

’cause (F)you’re in love,

you’re in love,

and (Dm7)love is (G7sus4)here (G7)to (C)stay!

Sunshine, Lollipops And Rainbows by Lesley Gore — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sunshine, Lollipops And Rainbows” by Lesley Gore 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 120 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Sunshine, Lollipops And Rainbows" 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 "Sunshine, Lollipops And Rainbows"?: 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 Lesley Gore songs work for kids?: Try "JUDY'S TURN TO CRY", "CALIFORNIA NIGHTS", "IT'S MY PARTY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.