The Green Door

by Jim Lowe

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Lyrics

Mid night,

(D)one more night with out (A)sleep ing,

watch ing

(D)till the morn ing comes (A)peep ing.

(E7)Green door,

(D)what’s the se cret you’re (A)keep ing?

There’s an (D)old pi a no and they play it hot be hind the (A)green door.

Don’t know (D)what they’re do ing but they laugh a lot be hind the (A)green door.

Wish they’d (E7)let me in so I could (D7)find out what’s be hind the (A)green door.

Knocked once,

(D)tried to tell ’em I’d (A)been there.

Door slammed,

(D)hos pi tal i ty’s (A)thin there.

(E7)Won der

(D)just what’s go ing on (A)in there.

Saw an (D)eye ball peep ing through a smok y cloud be hind the (A)green door.

When I (D)said Joe sent me some one laughed out loud be hind the (A)green door.

All I (E7)want to do is join the (D7)hap py crew be hind the (A)green door.

(A)green door.

The Green Door by Jim Lowe — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Green Door” by Jim Lowe 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 A 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 "The Green Door" 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 Green Door"?
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 Green Door" use?
Just 5 chords: A, Adom, D, D7, E7. Take it one section at a time.