The Girl From Ipanema (Garota De Ipanema)

by Antonio Carlos Jobim

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(Fmaj7)Tall and tan and young and love ly, the girl from I pa ne ma goes walk ing, and when she pass es, each one she pass es goes, “Ah!”

(Fmaj7)When she walks she’s like a sam ba that (G7)swings so cool and sways so gen tle, that when she pass es, each one she pass es goes, “Ah!”

(Gbmaj7)Oh,

but I watch her so (Cb9)sad ly.

(F#m7)How

can I tell her I (D9)love her?

(Gm7)Yes,

I would give my heart (Eb7)glad ly,

but each (Am7)day when she walks to the (D)sea,

she (Gm7)looks straight a head, not at (C)me.

(Fmaj7)Tall and tan and young and love ly, the girl from I pa ne ma goes walk ing, and when she pass es I smile, but she does n’t (Fmaj7)see.

She just does n’t (Fmaj7)see.

No, she does n’t (Fmaj7)see.

The Girl From Ipanema (Garota De Ipanema) by Antonio Carlos Jobim — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Girl From Ipanema (Garota De Ipanema)” by Antonio Carlos Jobim 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 108 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 "The Girl From Ipanema (Garota De Ipanema)" 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 Girl From Ipanema (Garota De Ipanema)"?
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 Antonio Carlos Jobim songs work for kids?
Try "DINDI", "ONCE I LOVED", "IF YOU NEVER COME TO ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.