The Bear And The Maiden Fair

by Ramin Djawadi

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A bear there was, and a bear, a (C)bear,

all black and brown and a cov ered in (D)hair.

Three boys, a goat and a danc ing (C)bear.

They danced and spun right to ered the (D)fair.

Oh, sweet she was, and pure, and (C)fair,

the maid with hon ey up in her (D)hair.

He smelled her on the sum mer (C)air,

the maid with hon ey up in her (C)hair.

hair.

(From (E5)there to (C)here, from (E5)here to (C)there, all (G)black and (D)brown and (C)cov ered in hair, he (E5)smelled that (C)girl on the (E5)sum mer (C)air.

The (G)bear, the (D)bear, the (G)maid en fair.) Oh, A I’m a maid and I’m pure and (C)fair.

I’ll nev er dance with a hair ered y (D)bear.

I called a knight, but a you’re a (C)bear

all black and brown, and cov ered in (D)hair.

He lift ed her high in the (C)air.

He sniffed and roared, and he smelled her (D)there.

She kicked and wailed, the maid so (C)fair.

He licked the hon ey all up in (C)her hair.

(From (E5)there to (C)here, from (E5)here to (C)there, all (G)black and (D)brown and (C)cov ered in hair, he (E5)smelled that (C)girl on the (E5)sum mer (C)air.

The (G)bear, the (D)bear, the (G)maid en fair.) Oh, (G)maid en fair.) And the bear, the (D)bear, the (G)maid en fair.

And the bear, the (D)bear.

She sighed and she squealed and she (D)kicked the air.

(Em7)Then she sang, “My bear, my (C)bear so fair!”

And off they went in to the sum mer (D)air,

the bear, the bear

and the maid en fair.

bear, the (D)bear, the (G)maid en fair.

And the bear, the (D)bear.

The Bear And The Maiden Fair by Ramin Djawadi — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Bear And The Maiden Fair” by Ramin Djawadi 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 240 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "The Bear And The Maiden Fair" 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 "The Bear And The Maiden Fair"?
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.