There's A Kind Of Hush

by Carpenters

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Lyrics

There’s a (D)kind of hush

all o ver the world

to night.

All o ver the world you can hear the sound of lov ers in love.

You (A)know what I mean?

Just the (D)two of us

and no bod y else

in sight.

There’s no bod y else and I’m feel in’ good just hold in’ you tight.

So (G)lis ten ver y (G6)care ful ly, get (Gmaj7)clos er now and you will see what I mean;

it is n’t a dream.

The (G)on ly sound that (G6)you will hear is (Gmaj7)when I whis per in your ear, “I love you

for ev er and ev er.”

There’s a (D)kind of hush

all o ver the world

to night.

All o ver the world peo ple just like us are fall ing in love.

(D)two of us

and no bod y else

in sight.

There’s no bod y else and I’m feel in’ good just hold in’ you tight.

So (G)lis ten ver y (G6)care ful ly, get (Gmaj7)clos er now and you will see what I mean;

it is n’t a dream.

The (G)on ly sound that (G6)you will hear is (Gmaj7)when I whis per in your ear, “I love you

for ev er and ev er.”

There’s a (D)kind of hush

all o ver the world

to night.

All o ver the world you can hear the sound of lov ers in love.

There's A Kind Of Hush by Carpenters — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “There's A Kind Of Hush” by Carpenters 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 D at 112 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "There's A Kind Of Hush" 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 "There's A Kind Of Hush"?
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.