The Laughing Policeman

by Billie Grey

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Lyrics

I (A)know a fat old police man, he’s (Bm)al ways on our street.

A (E7)fat and jol ly red faced man, he (E7)real ly is a treat.

He’s (A)too kind for a police man, he’s (Bm)nev er known to frown.

And (Ab)ev ’ry bod y says he is the (A)hap pi est man in town.

He (A)laughs up on point du ty, he (Bm)laughs up on his beat.

He (E7)laughs at ev ’ry bod y when he’s (E7)walk ing in the street.

He (A)nev er can stop laugh ing, he (Bm)says he’s nev er tried.

But (Ab)once he did ar rest a man and (A)laughed un est til he cried.

His (A)jol ly face had wrink led and (Bm)then he shut his eyes.

He (E7)o pened his great mouth, fat old hand it and (E7)was a won drous size.

He (A)said “I must ar rest you.” He (Bm)did n’t know what for, and (Ab)then he start ed laugh ing un (A)til he cracked his jaw.

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The Laughing Policeman by Billie Grey — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Laughing Policeman” by Billie Grey 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 128 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 Laughing Policeman" 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 Laughing Policeman"?
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.