The Work Song

by Al Hoffman

Loading song
Fetching song
1
—
Play in Full ModesMore Songs for Kids
Lyrics

Cin der (G)el la, Cin der el la, all I hear is Cin der el la, from the mo ment that I (Abdim)get up, till (Am)shades of night are (D)fall ing.

There (Am)is n’t an y (D)let up, I (Am)hear them call ing, (D)call ing: “Go (C)up and do the at tic and go (G)down and do the cel lar, you can do them both (D)to geth er, Cin der (G)el la.”

How (G)love ly it would (Eb7)be

if I could (G)live my fan ta (Eb7)sy.

But in the (G)mid dle of my (A7)dream ing

they’re (Eb7)scream ing

at (D7)me.

Cin der (G)el la.”

The Work Song by Al Hoffman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Work Song” by Al Hoffman 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 120 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 Work Song" 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 Work Song"?
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 Al Hoffman songs work for kids?
Try "Secretly". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.