Tammy

by Debbie Reynolds

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Lyrics

(Eb)I hear the (Gm)cot ton woods (Ab)whis p’rin’ a (Eb)bove:

(Gm)Tam my!

(Cm)Tam my!

(Fm)Tam my’s my (Bb7)love!

The (Eb)ole hoot ie (Gm)owl hoot ie (Ab)hoo’s to the (Eb)dove:

(Gm)Tam my!

(Ab)Tam my!

(Bb9)Tam my’s (Bb)my (Eb)love!

Does my dar ling feel (Ab)what I feel I (F)when she (F7)comes (Bb)near?

(Bb7)My (G)heart beats so (Cm)joy ful (Ab)ly, you’d (Eb)think that (Gm)she (Cm)could (Fm7)hear!

(Bb7)Wish (Eb)I knew if (Gm)she knew what (Ab)I’m dream ing (Eb)of!

(Cm)Tam my!

(Gm)Tam my!

(Bb7)Tam my’s my (Eb)love!

(Eb)Whip poor will, (Gm)whip poor will, (Ab)you and I (Eb)know,

(Gm)Tam my!

(Cm)Tam my!

(Fm)Can’t let him (Bb7)go!

The (Eb)breeze from the (Gm)bay ou keeps (Ab)mur mur ing (Eb)low:

(Gm)Tam my!

(Ab)Tam my!

(Bb9)You love (Bb)him (Eb)so!

When the night is warm, (Ab)soft and warm, I (F)long for (F7)his (Bb)charms!

(Bb7)I’d (G)sing like a (Cm)vi o (Ab)lin if (Eb)I were (Gm)in (Cm)his (Fm7)arms!

(Bb7)Wish (Eb)I knew if (Gm)he knew what (Ab)I’m dream ing (Eb)of!

(Cm)Tam my!

(Gm)Tam my!

(Bb7)Tam my’s in (Eb)love!

(Eb)love!

Tammy by Debbie Reynolds — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tammy” by Debbie Reynolds 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 Ab at 125 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 "Tammy" 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 "Tammy"?
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.