They Say It's Wonderful

by Irving Berlin

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They say that (C7)fall ing in love is (F)won der ful,

it’s

(G)won der ful,

(C7)so they (F)say.

And with the (C7)moon up a bove it’s (F)won der ful,

it’s

(G)won der ful,

(C7)so they (F7)tell me.

I (Bb)can’t re call who (Bbm)said it,

I (F)know I nev er (Am)read it.

I on ly know they (E7)tell me that love is (Am)grand,

(Abm)and

the thing that’s (C7)known as ro mance is (Am7)won der ful,

(D7)won der ful

(G7sus)in ev ’ry (Gm7)way,

(Gb7)so they (F)say.

You’ll find that (C7)fall ing in love is (F)won der ful,

it’s

(G)won der ful,

(C7)so you (F)say.

And with the (C7)moon up a bove it’s (F)won der ful,

it’s

(G)won der ful,

(C7)so you (F7)tell me.

To (Bb)leave your house some (Bbm)morn ing,

and (F)with out an y (Am)warn ing,

you’re stop ping peo ple (E7)shout ing that love is (Am)grand.

(Abm)And

to hold a (C7)man in your arms is (Am7)won der ful,

(D7)won der ful

(G7sus)in ev ’ry (Gm7)way,

(Gb7)so you (F)say.

(F)say.

They Say It's Wonderful by Irving Berlin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “They Say It's Wonderful” by Irving Berlin 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 Bb at 84 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 Say It's Wonderful" 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 Say It's Wonderful"?
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.