The Last Waltz

· by Engelbert Humperdinck

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Lyrics

I won dered should I go or should I (F#m7)stay;

Through the band had on ly (G)one more (A7)song to (Dmaj7)play.

And (Gmaj7)then I saw you out the cor in ner of my (F#m7)eye,

my heart a lit tle girl a (G)lone (A7)and so (D)shy.

(A7)I (G)had (A7)the (D)last

(Dmaj7)waltz with (Gmaj7)you,

(A7)two lone ly peo ple to (D)geth er.

I

(D)fell in (G)love with you, the (G)last waltz should (A7)last for (D)ev er.

I Thought the love we had was go in’ (F#m7)strong.

Through the good and bad ly (G)we’d get (A7)a to (Dmaj7)long.

And (Gmaj7)then the flame of love the died in ner your my (F#m7)eye,

my heart was broke in two when (G)you (A7)said “good (D)bye.”

(A7)I (G)had (A7)the (D)last

(Dmaj7)waltz with (Gmaj7)you,

(A7)two lone ly peo ple to (D)geth er.

I

(D)fell in (G)love with you, the (G)last waltz should (A7)last for (D)ev er.

(D)ev er.

It’s all (G)o ver now noth ing (Gm)left to say, just my (D)tears and the (Fdim7)orch es tra (Em9)play

(A7)ing

(Gmaj7)la la la la la la la la (F#m7)la,

(Em)la la la la la (G)la (A7)la la (D)la.

(A7)I (G)had (A7)the (D)ev er,

(Gmaj7)la la la la la la la la (Dmaj9)la.

The Last Waltz by Engelbert Humperdinck — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Last Waltz” by Engelbert Humperdinck 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 D at 135 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 Last Waltz" 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 Last Waltz"?: 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 Last Waltz" use?: Just 16 chords: A7, D, D6, D7, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, Em, Em7, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Engelbert Humperdinck songs work for kids?: Try "AFTER THE LOVIN'", "JUST SAY I LOVE HER", "MY FOOLISH HEART". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.