Thank Heaven For Little Girls

by Lerner & Loewe

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Lyrics

Each (Am7)time I see a (D7)lit tle girl of (C#dim)five or six or (G)sev en, I (C)can’t re sist a (F#)joy ous urge to (Am)smile and (D7)say: Thank (G)heav en

for lit tle girls!

For (G)lit tle girls get (Bbdim)big ger ev ’ry (D7)day.

Thank (Am)heav en

for lit tle (Am7)girls!

They (D7sus)grow up in a (D7)most de light ful (G)way.

Those (G7)lit tle eyes so help less and ap (Cmaj7)peal (C6)ing, one day will (Em7)flash and send you (A7)crash ing through the (Am7)ceil ing.

Thank (G)heav en

for lit tle girls;

(Cm)thank (G)heav en (B)for them (Em)all no mat ter (Am)where, no mat ter (Bm7)who.

(E7)With (Am7)out them what would (D7)lit tle boys (G)do?

Thank heav en,

thank heav en,

thank heav en for (D7)lit tle (G)girls.

Thank Heaven For Little Girls by Lerner & Loewe — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Thank Heaven For Little Girls” by Lerner & Loewe 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 G at 164 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 "Thank Heaven For Little Girls" 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 "Thank Heaven For Little Girls"?
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.
What other Lerner & Loewe songs work for kids?
Try "THE HEATHER ON THE HILL", "Get Me To The Church On Time", "I Could Have Danced All Night". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.