The Morning Report

· by Elton John

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Lyrics

It’s an hon or and a (G)priv ’lege, a (A)du ty I per (A)form with (D)due sense of de (D7)co rum and with (G)pride.

With def er ence and (G)great re spect (A)ver y much the (A)norm, plus a (D)hint of syc o (D7)phan cy on the (G)side.

To (C)lay be fore my rul er all the (G)facts a bout his realm, to (A)fill him in with (A7)all the beast ly (D)news,

in (G)or der that his ma jes ty stands (A)stur dy at the helm, a (D7)ware of all the fau na’s lat est (G)views.

Chimps are go ing ape.

Gi raffes re main a bove it all.

(C)El e phants re mem ber, though just what I can’t re call.

(A)Croc o diles are snap ping up fresh of fers from the banks.

Showed (D)in terest in my nest egg but I quick ly said, “No, thanks!” We (B)have n’t paid the horn bills and the vul tures have a hunch not (C)ev ’ry one in vit ed will be (G)com ing (D)back from (G)lunch.

This is the (D)morn ing re port,

gives you the (G)long and the short,

ev ’ry (D)grunt, roar and snort,

not a tale I dis tort

on the (F)morn

ing re (G)port.

The buf fa lo have got a beef a bout this sea son’s grass.

(C)Wart hogs have been thwart ed in at tempts to save their gas.

Fla (A)min gos in the pink and chas ing sec re tar y birds.

(D)Saf fron is this sea son’s col or seen in all the herds.

(B)Mov ing down the rank and file to near the bot tom rung, (C)far too man y bee tles are quite (G)frank ly in the (D7)dung.

This is the morn ing re port,

gives you the (Ab)long and the short,

ev ’ry (Eb)grunt, roar and snort,

not a tale I dis tort

on the (Gb)morn

ing re port.

This is the (Eb)morn ing re port,

gives you the (Ab)long and the short,

ev ’ry (Eb)grunt, roar and snort,

not a (E)tale I dis tort

on the (Gb)morn

ing re port.

The Morning Report by Elton John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Morning Report” by Elton John 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 G at 90 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 Morning Report" 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 Morning Report"?: 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 Elton John songs work for kids?: Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.