The Little Old Lady

by Jan & Dean

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The (F)lit tle old the la dy from Pas a her de na (Go Gran ny, go, Gran ny, (Bb)go, Gran ny, (F)go.) has a pret ty lit tle flow er bed of white gar de nias.

(C)(Go Gran ny, go, Gran ny, (G7)go, Gran ny, (C7)go.)

But (F)gon parked na in a rick et y (Bb)soon old er gar or lat age, er, there’s a (Eb)brand keep new her shin off the y ac (C)su per stocked Dodge.

And (F)ev ’ry bod y’s say in’ that there’s no bod y mean er than the lit tle old la dy from Pas a de na.

She (Bb7)drives real fast and she drives real hard.

She’s the (F)ter ror of Col o ra do Bou le vard.

It’s the (Ab)lit tle old la dy from (C7)Pas a de na!

If you (F)see her on the strip just don’t try to her choose her.

(Go Gran ny, go, Gran ny, (Bb)go, Gran ny, (F)go.) You might have ty a tle go er, but you’ll nev er lose her.

(C)(Go Gran ny, go, Gran ny, (G7)go, Gran ny, (C7)go.) She’s (F)gon guys na get a tick et now, (Bb)miles old a gar or lat round, er, ’cause she (Eb)can’t ’em new a foot off then y she’ll (C)cel er a tor.

And (F)ev ’ry bod y’s say in’ that there’s no bod y mean er than the lit tle old la dy from Pas a de na.

She (Bb7)drives real fast and she drives real hard.

She’s the (F)ter ror of Col o ra do Bou le vard.

It’s the (Ab)lit tle old la dy from (C7)Pas a de na!

If You’ll

The (F)lit tle old la dy from Pas a de na.

The (F)lit tle old la dy from Pas a de na.

The Pas a de na.

The Little Old Lady by Jan & Dean — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Little Old Lady” by Jan & Dean 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 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 Little Old Lady" 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 Little Old Lady"?
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.