Telephone Song

by Norman Gimbel

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Buzz, (Dm7)Buzz, line is (G7)bus y ev ’ry (Dm7)time that I phone.

Buzz, he’s the (G7)long est talk er (Dm7)I’ve ev er known.

Buzz, (Gm7)Buzz, I’ve been (C7)try ing now to (Gm7)reach him all day.

Buzz, when I (C7)get him I’ll for (Gm7)get what to say.

(Should I (E7)call the op er (Am)a tor?)

(Is the num ber that I (Dm7)gave him my own?) Buzz, (Dm7)Buzz, I’ve been (G7)sit ting here and (Dm7)dial ing all day.

Buzz, got to (G7)get him and there (Dm7)must be a way.

Buzz, (Gm7)Buzz, if you (C7)heard the way he (Gm7)begged me to call.

Buzz, you could (C7)nev er un der (Gm7)stand it at all.

(When I (E7)met him he was (Am)qui et,

but (B7)now he learned to (Em7)talk.)

Buzz, (F#)Buzz, think I’m (B7)go ing to give up.

(B7)Can’t que stand it an y (Em)more.

Buzz, (Dm7)Buzz, I’ve de (G7)cid ed that our (A7)ro mance is through.

(Bb7)Can it be true?

(A7)The phone is ring ing, (Ab7)I can’t be lieve it!

(G7)Wait till I say “Hel (C)lo!”

Buzz, (Dm7)Tuem, o cu (G7)pa do pe la (Dm7)de ci ma vez.

Tuem, te le (G7)fo no não con (Dm7)si go fa lar.

Tuem, (Gm7)Tuem, es tou (C7)vin do mui to (Gm7)mais de um mês.

Tuem, já com (C7)e ça quand o (Gm7)pen so dis car.

(Eu já (E7)estou des con fi (Am)an do.)

(Oue la deu meu te le (Dm7)fo ne p’ra mim.) Tuem, (Dm7)Tuem, e di (G7)zer que vi da (Dm7)tei ra pe rei.

Tuem, que dei (G7)du vo me ma (Dm7)tei p’ra con trar.

Tuem, (Gm7)Tuem, tô da (C7)lis ta qua se (Gm7)que de co rei, Tuem, di a (C7)noi te não pa (Gm7)rei de dis car.

(E só (E7)ven do com que (Am)jei to,

Pe (B7)dia p’ra eu li (Em7)gar.)

Tuem, (F#)Tuem, não en (B7)ten do mais na da,

(B7)P’ra que é que fui to (Em)par.

Tuem, (Dm7)Tuem, não me (G7)di ga que a (A7)go ra ten deu, (Bb7)Se rá, que eu?

(A7)Eu con se qui, A (Ab7)go ra con trar, A (G7)mo ça ten deu.

“A (C)lo.”

Tuem, (C)lo!”

Telephone Song by Norman Gimbel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Telephone Song” by Norman Gimbel 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 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 "Telephone Song" 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 "Telephone Song"?
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.