The Old Lamplighter

by The Browns

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He made the (Bb)night

a lit tle (F)bright er

wher (A7)ev er he would (Dm)go.

The (Bb)old (Bdim7)lamp

(F)light er (Bb)of (F)long, (G9)long a (C7)go.

(CN.C.)His snow y (Bb)hair

was so much (F)whit er

be (A7)neath the can dle (Dm)glow,

the (Bb)old (Bdim7)lamp

(F)light er (Bb)of (F)long,

(C7)long a (F)go.

(CN.C.)You’d hear the (F)pat ter of his (F6)feet as he came (F)tod dling down the (F6)street, his (F)smile would hide a (F6)lone ly heart you (F)see.

If there were (Gm)sweet hearts in the (Gm6)park, he’d pass a (Gm)lamp and leave it (Gm6)dark re (Gm)mem ber ing the (Gm6)days that used to (Gm)be.

(CN.C.)For he re (F)calls when dreams were (F6)new, he loved some (F)one who loved him (F6)too, who (F)walks with him a (Bb)lone in (C7)mem o (F)ry.

(CN.C.)He made the (F)glow.

(CN.C.)He turns them (F)on when night is (F6)here, he turns them (F)off when dawn is (F6)here, the (F)lit tle man we (Bb)loved of (C7)long a (F)go.

The Old Lamplighter by The Browns — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Old Lamplighter” by The Browns 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 Old Lamplighter" 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 Old Lamplighter"?
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.
How many chords does "The Old Lamplighter" use?
Just 12 chords: A7, Bb, Bdim7, C, C7, Dm, F, F6, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.