The Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis')

by Judy Garland

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(CN.C.)With my (Bm)high starched col lar and my (Bm)high top shoes, and my (Bm6)hair piled high up on my (A)head, I (E7)went to lose a jol ly (A)hour on the trol ley, and lost my heart in (E9sus)stead.

(CN.C.)With his (Bm)light brown der by and his (Bm)bright green tie, he was (G#7)quite the hand som est of (Caug)men.

I (F#m)start ed to yen, so I (F#m)count ed to ten, then I count ed to ten a (CN.C.)gain.

(A69)Clang, clang, clang went the trol ley,

ding, ding, ding went the (E9sus)bell,

(A9)zing, zing, zing went my (Dm)heart strings; from the (E9)mo ment I saw him, I (A69)fell.

(Aaug)Chug, chug, chug went the (Aaug)mo tor,

(Aaug)bump, bump, bump went the (Bdim)brake,

(A7)thump, thump, thump went my (Bm7)heart strings; when he (E7)smiled, I could feel the car (A69)shake.

(CN.C.)He tipped his (E13)hat and took a (A69)seat, he said he (E7)hoped he had n’t stepped up on my (A69)feet.

He asked my (G#7)name, I held my (C)breath; I could n’t (F#13)speak be cause he scared me half to (E7)death.

(A6)Buzz, buzz, buzz went the (A6)buzz er,

(A6)plop, plop, plop went the (Bm6)wheels,

(A13)stop, stop, stop went my (Dm)heart strings.

As he (Bm7)start ed to go, then I (Dm)start ed to know how it (Cdim7)feels

when the u ni verse (A69)reels.

(CN.C.)The day was (E13)bright, the air was (A69)sweet, the smell of (E7)hon ey suc kle charmed you off your (A69)feet.

You tried to (G#7)sing, but could n’t (C)squeak; in fact, you (F#13)loved him, so you could n’t e ven (B7)speak.

(A6)Buzz, buzz, buzz went the (A6)buz zer,

(A6)plop, plop, plop went the (E7)wheels,

(A13)stop, stop, stop went my (CN.C.)heart strings.

As he (Bm7)start ed to leave, I took (Dm6)hold of his sleeve with my (A6)hand,

and as if it were (Bm7)planned,

he stayed on with me, (A)and it was grand just to (C#7)stand with his hand hold ing (F#m)mine,

’til the end of the line.

The Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis') by Judy Garland — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis')” by Judy Garland 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 A at 152 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "The Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis')" 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 Trolley Song (From 'Meet Me In St. Louis')"?
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.