This Magic Moment

· by Jay & The Americans

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(CN.C.)This mag ic (Bb)mo ment,

so (Gm)dif f’rent and so new, was like an y (Eb)oth er

un til (F7)I kissed you.

(CN.C.)And then it (Bb)hap pened.

It (Gm)took me by sur prise.

I knew that you (Eb)felt it, too,

by the (F7)look in your eyes,

sweet er than (Gm)wine,

soft er than a (Eb)sum mer night.

Ev ’ry thing I (Bb)want I have

when ev er I (F7)hold you tight.

(CN.C.)This mag ic (Bb)mo ment,

while your (Gm)lips are close to mine, will last for (Eb)ev er,

for (F7)ev er, till the end

of

(Bb)time.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

(CN.C.)This mag ic (Bb)mo ment,

so (Gm)dif f’rent and so new, was like an y (Eb)oth er

un til (F7)I kissed you.

(CN.C.)And then it (Bb)hap pened.

It (Gm)took me by sur prise.

I knew that you (Eb)felt it, too,

by the (F7)look in your eyes,

sweet er than (Gm)wine,

soft er than a (Eb)sum mer night.

Ev ’ry thing I (Bb)want I have

when ev er I (F7)hold you tight.

(CN.C.)This mag ic (Bb)mo ment,

while your (Gm)lips are close to mine, will last for (Eb)ev er,

for (F7)ev er, till the end of

(Bb)time.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

(CN.C.)This mag ic

Oh.

This Magic Moment by Jay & The Americans — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “This Magic Moment” by Jay & The Americans 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 Eb at 100 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 "This Magic Moment" 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 "This Magic Moment"?: 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.
How many chords does "This Magic Moment" use?: Just 5 chords: Bb, C, Eb, F7, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jay & The Americans songs work for kids?: Try "COME A LITTLE BIT CLOSER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.