The Continental

· by Frank Sinatra

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(CN.C.)Beau ti ful (Ebmaj7)mu sic!

(CN.C.)Dan ger ous (Ebmaj7)rhy thm!

It’s some thing (Fm7)dar ing, “The Con ti (Eb)nen tal,” a way of (Fm7)danc ing that’s (Bb7)real ly ul tra (Ebmaj7)new; it’s ver y (Fm7)sub tle, “The Con ti (Eb)nen tal,” be (Cm)cause it (Fm7)does what you (Bb)want it to (Ebmaj7)do.

It has a (Fm7)pas sion, “The Con ti (Eb)nen tal,” an in vi (Fm7)ta tion to (Bb7)moon light and ro (Ebmaj7)mance; it’s quite the (Fm7)fash ion, “The Con ti (Eb)nen tal,” be (Cm)cause you (Fm7)tell of your (Bb)love while you (Ebmaj7)do.

It has a (Eb6)dance.

(Eb7)Your (Abm)lips

(Db7)whis per, so (Gbmaj9)ten der ly,

(Eb7)her (Abm)eyes

(Db7)an swer your (Bb)song.

Two bod ies (Fm7)sway ing “The Con ti (Eb)nen tal,” and you are (Fm7)say ing just (Bb7)what you’re think ing (Ebmaj7)of.

So keep on (Fm7)danc ing “The Con ti (Eb)nen tal,” for (Cm)it’s the (Fm7)song of ro (Bb)mance and of (Eb)love.

You (Ab)kiss

while you’re danc ing;

It’s con ti (Ab)nen tal,

it’s con ti (Eb9)nen tal.

You (Bbm)sing,

while you’re danc ing;

Your voice is (Eb9)gen tle

and sen ti (Ab)men tal.

You’ll (Ab)know, (Eb)be (Ab)fore (Gb)the (F7)dance is through,

that (Bbm)you’re in (F)love with (Bbm)her and (F7)she’s in (Bbm)love (Bbm7)with (Eb9)you.

(Eb7)You’ll (Ab)find,

while you’re danc ing,

that there’s a (Eb7)rhy thm (Adim)in your (Eb7)heart and soul; a cer tain (Eb7)rhy thm (Adim)that you (Eb7)can’t con trol, and you will (Eb7)do “The (Adim)Con ti (Bbm7)nen tal” (Eb9)all the (Abmaj7)time.

(CN.C.)Beau ti ful (Abmaj7)mu sic!

(CN.C.)Beau ti ful (Abmaj7)mu sic!

The Continental by Frank Sinatra — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Continental” by Frank Sinatra 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 Ab at 160 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 "The Continental" 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 Continental"?: 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 "The Continental" use?: Just 31 chords: Ab, Ab6, Ab7, Abdim, Abm, Abm7, Abmaj7, Adim, +23 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Frank Sinatra songs work for kids?: Try "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes", "NANCY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.