Is "Tell Her About It" 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 "Tell Her About It"?

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 "Tell Her About It" use?

Just 17 chords: Ab, Am, Bb, Bbm, C, C#m, Cm, Cm7, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Billy Joel songs work for kids?

Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Tell Her About It

· by Billy Joel

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Lyrics

(Bb)Lis ten boy, don’t want to see you let a (Ab)good thing slip a (Eb)way.

You know I (Bb)don’t like watch ing an y bod y make the same mis takes I (Eb)made.

She’s a real nice girl and she’s al (Db)ways there for you,

but (Dm)a nice girl would n’t (Bb)tell you what you should do.

Oh, (Bb)lis ten boy, I’m sure that you think you got it (Eb)all un der an con trol.

You don’t (Bb)want some bod y she tell ing you vide the way to stay in tion some one’s stant soul.

You’re a big boy now and you’ll you’re nev er let her se go,

but (Dm)that’s just the kind of good thing she re ought to know.

(F)Tell her a bout it, let her know how much you care.

(Dm)When she can’t be (F)with you tell her (Gm7)you wish you were there.

(F)Tell her a bout it, ev ’ry day be fore you leave.

(F)Pay her know you at ten tion, give her some how much she means.

(Bb)Lis ten boy, it’s not au to mat ic ’ly a (Eb)cer tain guar mis con tee.

To in (Bb)sure your self you’ve she got to pro vide com mu ni ca in f’rence some it stant ly.

When you love some one and you’ll She’s al ways trust in se cure,

and (Dm)there’s on ly kind of won’t thing to what ought as sure

(F)Tell her a bout it, tell her ev ’ry thing you feel.

(Dm)Give her ev ’ry (F)rea son to ac (Gm7)cept that you’re for real.

(F)Tell her a bout it, tell her all your cra zy dreams.

(F)Let her know you at need her, let her know how much she means.

(Gm7)- thing to be lieve.

’Cause now and then she’ll get to wor ry ing

(Ab)just be cause you hav en’t spok en for so long.

And though you may not have done an y thing,

will that (Bbm)be a con so la tion when she’s gone?

how much she (Gm7)means.

(Bb)Tell her a (Gm7)bout it,

(Ab)tell her how you (Eb)feel right now.

Just (Bb)tell her a (Gm7)bout it, You know the girl don’t don’t want want to to wait too long.

You got to (Bb)tell her a (Gm7)bout it,

(Ab)tell her now and you (Eb)won’t go wrong.

You got to (Bb)tell her a (Gm7)bout it be (Ab)fore it gets (Eb)late.

You got to (Bb)tell her a (Gm7)bout it.

You know the girl don’t don’t want want to to wait.

You long.

to got to (Bb)tell her a (Gm7)bout it,

(Ab)tell her now and you (Eb)won’t go wrong.

You got to (Bb)tell her a (Gm7)bout it be (Ab)fore it gets (Eb)late.

You got to

Tell Her About It by Billy Joel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tell Her About It” by Billy Joel 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 172 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 "Tell Her About It" 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 "Tell Her About It"?: 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 "Tell Her About It" use?: Just 17 chords: Ab, Am, Bb, Bbm, C, C#m, Cm, Cm7, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Billy Joel songs work for kids?: Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.