That's A Plenty

by Louis Armstrong

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Lyrics

(Dm)That’s a plen ty’s (A7)got ta beat in it, the (Dm)rhy thms got a (Bb)lot of (A7)heat of in (Dm)it.

(A7)Bet cha five,

ten to five,

it’s (CN.C.)gon na get cha do in’ what it’s do in’ to me.

The (Dm)Dix ie land comes (A7)ooz in’ out of it, the (Dm)Dix ie land ers (Bb)sure are (A7)proud of it, (Dm)they (A7)call it jazz,

what it has,

it’s (CN.C.)gon na get cha do in’ what it’s do in’ to me.

The (Dm)that’s (C)a (Bb)plen ty (A7)for me.

It

(Gm(maj7))takes you down to (Gm7)New Or (C7)leans down (Gm7)Bas in Street with (Am)all the (D7)queens.

(Gm(maj7))You don’t have to (Gm7)have the (C7)means, a (Eb7)lit tle bit of (D7)rhy thm and you’re (Gm7)go in’ right (C7)with ’em.

(Gm(maj7))Shut my big brown (Gm7)roll ing (C7)eyes, if (Gm7)you don’t rock et (Am)to the (D7)skies.

(E7)Hey boy!

(Eb13)Say, (D7)boy,

that’s a (C7)plen ty for (F7)me.

You’re (Bb)gon na get mel low when that fel low (G7)blows his horn.

Down where the (C7)blues were born

(F7)you’ll be gone.

The (Bb)trum pets are (C#dim)trump in’ go (C7)do me (F7)sump in.’ (Bb)Beat it out broth er there’s no oth er (G7)rem e dy.

And that’s a (C7)plen

ty,

(F7)plen ty, plen ty for (Bb)me.

That's A Plenty by Louis Armstrong — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “That's A Plenty” by Louis Armstrong 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 100 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 "That's A Plenty" 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 "That's A Plenty"?
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.