Is "Thanks For The Memory" 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 "Thanks For The Memory"?

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 Bing Crosby songs work for kids?

Try "PLAY A SIMPLE MELODY", "THE ROAD TO MOROCCO", "A Marshmallow World". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Thanks For The Memory

· by Bing Crosby

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Lyrics

(C7)Thanks

for the (F)mem o ry

of can dle light and (F#dim7)wine,

(F)cas tles on the Rhine, the (C7)Par the non and mo ments on the (Gm7)Hud son Riv er Line.

How love ly

it (C7)was!

Thanks

for the (F)mem o ry

of rain y af ter (F#dim7)noons,

(F)swing y Har lem tunes, and (C7)mo tor trips and burn ing lips and (Gm7)burn ing toast and prunes.

How love ly

it (Eb7)was!

(Ab)Man y’s the time that we (Eb7)feast ed,

and (Ab)man y’s the time that we (F#dim7)fast ed.

Oh, (Am)well, it was swell while it (G7)last ed

we (C7)did have fun and (Edim7)no harm done.

And (C7)thanks

for the (F)mem o ry

of sun burns at the (F#dim7)shore,

(F)nights in Sing a pore, you (C7)might have been a head ache but you (F#dim7)nev er were a (Gm7)bore, so thank you

(C7)so (F)much.

(C7)Thanks

for the (F)mem o ry

of sen ti ment al (F#dim7)verse,

(F)noth ing in my purse, and (C7)chuck les when the preach er said, “For (Gm7)bet ter or for worse.” How love ly

it (C7)was!

Thanks

for the (F)mem o ry

of lin ge rie with (F#dim7)lace,

(F)pils ner by the case, and (C7)how I jumped the day you trumped my (Gm7)one and on ly ace.

How love ly

it (Eb7)was!

(Ab)We said good bye with a (Eb7)high ball,

then (Ab)I got as “high” as a (F#dim7)stee ple.

But (Am)we were in tel li gent (G7)peo ple,

no (C7)tears, no fuss, hur (Edim7)ray for us.

So (C7)thanks

for the (F)mem o ry

and strict ly en tre (F#dim7)nous,

(F)dar ling, how are you?

And (C7)how are all the lit tle dreams that (F#dim7)nev er were a (Gm7)bore, so thank you

(C7)so (F)much.

(Gm7)nev er did come true?

(F)Awf ’ly glad I met you, cheer i (Db7)o and too dle oo, and (Gm7)thank you

(C7)so (F)much!

Thanks For The Memory by Bing Crosby — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Thanks For The Memory” by Bing Crosby 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 Bb at 96 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 "Thanks For The Memory" 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 "Thanks For The Memory"?: 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 Bing Crosby songs work for kids?: Try "PLAY A SIMPLE MELODY", "THE ROAD TO MOROCCO", "A Marshmallow World". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.