Sweet Thing

· by Keith Urban

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When I (E5)picked you up for our first date, ba by, well, your pret ty blue eyes, they were driv in’ me cra zy.

And the (Asus2)ti ny lit tle thought that was so a maz ing’s they were (F#)look in’ at me.

I held o pen the car door for you, then you climbed in side and slid on o ver to the (Asus2)oth er side.

I thought, (F#)“My, oh, my!”

(E5)Sweet thing,

the moon is high and the night is young.

Come on and (Asus2)meet me

in the back yard un der the cot ton wood tree.

It’s a (F#)good thing.

Am I (Asus2)wish in’?

Oh, come on, (E5)sweet thing.

Oh, won’t you climb on out of your win dow while the world’s (Asus2)sleep ing.

You know I need you and there’s no way I’ll be (F#)leav in’

till we’re kiss in’ on the (Asus2)porch swing.

Oh, my lit tle (E5)sweet thing.

Yeah, I (E5)know I’m gon na see you first thing to mor row, but I just could n’t wait, so I had to bor row Un cle (Asus2)Jake’s Mus tang.

It’s his fa v’rite car, and so I (F#)can’t stay long.

Stand ing here feel in’ like a love struck Ro me o.

All I wan na do is hold you close and steal a (Asus2)lit tle more time.

Is that (F#)such a crime?

(Asus2)porch swing.

Oh, my sweet thing.

Oh, my sweet thing.

Oh, my (E5)sweet thing,

the moon is high and the night is young.

Come on and (Asus2)meet me

in the back yard un der the cot ton wood tree.

It’s a (F#)good thing.

Tell me I’m (Asus2)not dream in’.

Oh, (E5)sweet thing.

Oh, won’t you climb on out of your win dow while the world’s (Asus2)sleep ing.

’Cause you (A)know I (E)need you (F#m7)and there’s no (E)way I’ll be (F#)leav in’

till we’re kiss in’ on the (Asus2)porch swing.

Oh, my lit tle (E5)sweet thing.

(E5)sweet thing.

Sweet Thing by Keith Urban — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sweet Thing” by Keith Urban 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 E at 90 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 "Sweet Thing" 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 "Sweet Thing"?: 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 "Sweet Thing" use?: Just 7 chords: A, Asus2, Bsus4, C, E, Epow, F#m7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Keith Urban songs work for kids?: Try "Thank You", "Everybody", "Got It Right This Time". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.