Swedish Rhapsody

by Chet Atkins

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(Bb)One lit tle fel low on a (F7)Swed ish street, play ing sweet, (Bb)tweet tweet tweet.

One pen ny whis tle and an (F7)oom pah beat, Swed ish Rhap so (Bb)dy.

One lit tle girl ie with the (F7)gold en hair, danc ing there (Bb)in the square.

One lit tle mel o dy is (F7)in the air, Swed ish Rhap so (Bb)dy.

There is room for ev ’ry (F7)one

at the con cert in the (Bb)sun.

(F7)Hi did dle deed in, go to Swed en, if you are need in’ (Bb)fun.

One lit tle fel low on a (F7)Swed ish street, play ing sweet, (Bb)tweet tweet tweet.

One pen ny whis tle and an (F7)oom pah beat, Swed ish Rhap so (Bb)dy.

(Bb)One lit tle fel low on a (F7)Swed ish street, play ing sweet, (Bb)tweet tweet tweet.

One pen ny whis tle and an (F7)oom pah beat, Swed ish Rhap so (Bb)dy.

One lit tle girl ie with the (F7)gold en hair, danc ing there (Bb)in the square.

One lit tle mel o dy is (F7)in the air, Swed ish Rhap so (Bb)dy.

On a house top up a (F7)bove

there’s a ser e nad ing (Bb)dove.

(F7)Hi did dle dar lin’, Swed en’s call in’, may be you’ll fall in (Bb)love.

One lit tle fel low on a (F7)Swed ish street, play ing sweet, (Bb)tweet tweet tweet.

One pen ny whis tle and an (F7)oom pah beat, Swed ish Rhap so (Bb)dy.

Swed ish Rhap so (Bb)dy.

Swedish Rhapsody by Chet Atkins — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Swedish Rhapsody” by Chet Atkins 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 150 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 "Swedish Rhapsody" 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 "Swedish Rhapsody"?
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.