The Surrey With The Fringe On Top

· by Rodgers & Hammerstein

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Lyrics

(G)When I (D)take you (G)out to (D)night with (E)me,

Hon ey, (B)here’s the (E)way it’s (B)goin’ to (Db)be.

You will (Ab)set be (Db)hind a (Ab)team of (Bb)snow white (Cm7)hor (F7)ses, (G)in the (D)slick est (G)gig you (D)ev er (G)see!

(G)Chicks and (G)ducks and (G)geese bet ter (G)scur ry (G)when I (G)take you (G)out in the (D)sur rey, (G)when I (G)take you (G)out in the (G)sur rey with the (A)fringe

on (D)top.

(G)Watch that (G)fringe and (G)see how it (G)flut ters (G)when I (G)drive them (G)high step pin’ (D)strut ters, (G)nos ey (G)pokes ’ll (G)peek thru their (G)shut ters and their (A)eyes

will (D)top.

(D7)pop.

The (Dm)wheels are (G7)yel ler the up (C)hol ster y’s brown, the (Gsus)dash board’s (G)gen u ine (C)leath er, with (Em)is in glass (A)cur tains you can (D)roll right down, in (Em)case there’s a (A)change in the (Am)wea (D7)ther.

(G)Two bright (G)side light’s (G)wink in’ and (G)blink in’ (G)ain’t no (G)fin er (G)rig I’m a (D)think in’.

(G)You can (G)keep your (G)rig if your (G)think in’ that I’d (Am)care (E)to (Am)swap for that (G)shin y lit tle sur rey with the (Am)fringe (D)on the (G)top.

The (Dm)wind ’ll (G7)whis tle as we (C)rat tle a long, the (Gsus)cow ’ll (G)moo in the (C)clo ver, the (Em)riv er will (A)rip ple out a (D)whis pered song, and (Em)whis per it (A)o ver and (Am)o (D7)ver.

(G)Don’t you (G)wish y’d (G)go on for (G)ev er, (G)don’t you (G)wish y’d (G)go on for (D)ev er.

(G)Don’t you (G)wish y’d (G)go on for (G)ev er and you’d (Am)nev (E)er (Am)stop, in that (G)shin y lit tle sur rey with the (Am)fringe (D)on the (G)top.

The (Am)fringe

on the (G)top.

The Surrey With The Fringe On Top by Rodgers & Hammerstein — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Surrey With The Fringe On Top” by Rodgers & Hammerstein 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 148 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 Surrey With The Fringe On Top" 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 Surrey With The Fringe On Top"?: 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 Rodgers & Hammerstein songs work for kids?: Try "All At Once You Love Her", "An Ordinary Couple", "A Puzzlement". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.