The Merry Old Land Of Oz (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')

· by Harold Arlen

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(C)Ha, ha, ha, ho, ho, ho and a (C)cou ple of tra la las, that’s (Gm)how we laugh the day a way in the (F)Mer ry Old Land of Oz.

(C)Bzz, bzz, bzz, chirp, chirp, chirp and a (C)cou ple of la di das, that’s (Gm)how the crick ets crick all day in the (F)Mer ry Old Land of Oz.

We get (Bdim7)up at twelve and start to work at (Dm)one,

take an (Eb6)hour for lunch and then at two we’re (C7)done.

Jol ly good fun!

(C)Ha, ha, ha, ho, ho, ho and a (C)cou ple of tra la las, that’s (Gm)how we laugh the day a way in the (F)Mer ry Old Land of Oz.

(C)Ha, ha, ha, ho, ho, ho and a (C)cou ple of tra la las, that’s (Gm)how we laugh the day a way, with a (F)ho ho ho ha ha ha in the (Bb)Mer ry Old Land of Oz.

(Bb)Pat, pat here, pat, pat there and a (Bb)cou ple of brand new straws, that’s (Fm)how we keep you young and fair in the (B)Mer ry Old Land of Oz.

(B)Rub, rub here, rub, rub there, (B)wheth er you’re tin or brass, that’s (F#m)how we keep you in re pair in the (E7)Mer ry Old Land of Oz.

We can (A#dim)make a dim pled smile out of a (C#m)frown.

Can you (D6)e ven dye my eyes to match my (C)gown?

Uh huh!

Jol ly old town!

(C)Clip, clip here, clip, clip there, we (C)give the rough est claws… that (Gm)cer tain air of sa voir faire in the (F)Mer ry Old Land of Oz.

Ha!

(C)Ha, ha, ha...

ho, ho, ho...

(C)ha, ha, ha, ha...

ha!

That’s (Gm)how we laugh the day a way in the (F)Mer ry Old Land of Oz.

That’s (Gm)how we laugh the day a way, with a (F)ho, ho, ho, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, in the (F)Mer ry Old Land of Oz.

The Merry Old Land Of Oz (From 'The Wizard Of Oz') by Harold Arlen — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Merry Old Land Of Oz (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')” by Harold Arlen 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 96 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "The Merry Old Land Of Oz (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" 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 Merry Old Land Of Oz (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')"?: 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 Harold Arlen songs work for kids?: Try "OVER THE RAINBOW", "Over The Rainbow", "A Sleepin' Bee". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.