The Nicest Kids In Town

by Marc Shaiman

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(Ooh ooo

oo, (Ooh ooo

oo,

(C7)hoot, hoot, hoot, hoot!) (F7)Ev ’ry af ter noon when the (Bb7)clock strikes four,

(Bop bee ba, ba ba ba ba ba bee ba) a (Bb7)cra zy bunch of kids when crash can through that door.

(Bop bee ba, ba ba ba ba ba bee ba) They (C)throw off their coats al and leave the (Bb)squares be hind and then they (C)shake it, shake it, shake it like they’re (Bb)los ing their mind.

You’ll nev er (C)see them a frown, ’cause they’re the (Bb)nic est (Ab)kids (Bb)in (F7)town.

(Ooh ooo

oo.

Ooh ooh ooo)

So if (G7)Ev ’ry af ter noon you turn your (C7)T.

V.

on.

(G7)(Na, na, na, na, na, na na na na) And we (C7)know you turn the sound up when your par ents are gone, yeah!

(G7)(Na na, na, na, na, na na na) And then you (D)twist and shout for your (C)fa vor ite star.

And once you’ve (D)prac ticed ev ’ry step that’s in your (C)rep er toire, you bet ter (D)come on down, and meet the (C)nic est (Bb)kids (C)in (G7)town.

(C7)Nice white kids who like to lead the way, and (G)once a month we have our “Ne gro Day!” And (Em)I’m the man who keeps it (A)spin nin’ ’round, Mis ter (C)Corn y Col lins with the lat est great est Bal ti more sound!

So (G7)ev ’ry night you’re shak ing as you (C7)lie in bed,

(Mo ny, mo ny, ah ooh, mo ny, mo ny) and the (C7)bass and drums are pound ing in your head,

(Mo ny, mo ny, ah ooh, mo ny, mo ny) who (D7)cares a bout sleep when you can (C7)snooze in school?

(Db)They’ll (D7)nev er get to col lege but they (C7)sure look cool.

Don’t need a (D7)cap and a gown, ’cause they’re the (C)nic est (Bb)kids (C)in (G7)town.

Hoot!

The Nicest Kids In Town by Marc Shaiman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Nicest Kids In Town” by Marc Shaiman 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 150 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 Nicest Kids In Town" 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 Nicest Kids In Town"?
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.