They All Laughed

by George Gershwin

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The (Am7)odds

were a (D7)hun dred to one a (G6)gainst me.

The (Am7)world

thought the (D7)heights were too high to (Bm7)climb.

But (Am)peo ple from Mis (B7)sou ri nev er in (Em9)censed me.

Oh, I (F7)was n’t a bit con (A7)cerned

for from (B7)his t’ry I had (F#7)learned

how (Bm)man y, (Bb)man y (D)times (A7)the worm

had

(Am7)turned.

They all (Em)laughed at (D7)Chris to pher Co lum bus (D7)when he said the world was round.

They all (Em)laughed when (D7)Ed i son re cord ed sound.

They all (Em)laughed at (D7)Wil bur and his broth er (F#7)when they said that man could fly.

(D)They told Mar co ni (A9)wire less was a pho ny; (D7)it’s (E7)the (F7)same (E7)old (D7)cry.

They laughed at (G7)me

want ing you,

said I was (F7)reach ing for the (E7)moon;

but (A7)oh,

you came (Em7)through.

(A7)Now they’ll (Am7)have to change their (D7)tune.

They all (Em)said we (D7)nev er could be hap py.

(E7)They laughed at us and (A9)how!

But (Bm7)ho, ho, (Bb7)ho!

(Am7)Who’s got the (D6)last laugh (G)now?

They all (Em)laughed at (D7)Rock e fel ler Cen ter; (D7)now they’re fight ing to get in.

They all (Em)laughed at (D7)Whit ney and his cot ton gin.

They all (Em)laughed at (D7)Ful ton and his steam boat, (F#7)Her shey and his choc ’late bar.

(D)Ford and his Liz zie (A9)kept the laugh ers bus y; (D7)that’s (E7)how (F7)peo (E7)ple (D7)are.

They laughed at (G7)me

want ing you,

said it would (F7)be hel lo good (E7)bye;

but (A7)oh,

you came (Em7)through.

(A7)Now they’re (Am7)eat ing hum ble (D7)pie.

They all (Em)said we’d (D7)nev er get to geth er.

(E7)Dar ling, let’s take a (A9)bow,

for (Bm7)ho, ho, (Bb7)ho!

(Am7)Who’s got the (D6)last laugh, (G)now?

(Bm7)hee, hee, (E7)hee!

(Cm7)Let’s at the (F6)past laugh, (Bm7)ha, ha, (Bbm7)ha!

(Am7)Who’s got the (D6)last laugh (G)now?

They All Laughed by George Gershwin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “They All Laughed by George Gershwin 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 94 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 "They All Laughed" 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 "They All Laughed"?
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 George Gershwin songs work for kids?
Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.