Thneedville

· by John Powell

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(CN.C.)Good morn in’!

(Bb7sus)Ahh.

In Thneed ville it’s a brand new (Am)dawn.

With brand new (G)cars and hous es and (E)lawns (Am)here (C)in (F)got all that we need ville.

In (Am)Thneed ville we man u fac ture our (Am)trees.

Each (Am)one (Dm)is (Em)made in fac to (Dm)ries

and (G)us es nine ty six bat ter ies.

In (D)Thneed (G)ville the air is not so (Bm)clean

so we (D)buy (G)it (A)fresh.

It comes out this ma (F#m)chine in (Bm)sat is (G)fac tion’s guar an teed (D)ville.

In Thneed ville we don’t want to (Bm)know

where the smog and (F#m)trash and chem i cals (Em)go.

I (G)just went (A)swimm ing and now I glow.

In (G)Thneed ville (D)we have (Em)fun (A)year (D)round.

We (Bm)surf and (E)snow board (A)right in town.

We (G)thank (F#m)the (Em)Lord for (A)all (G)we’ve (F#)got in (Bm)clud ing this (Em)brand new (A)park ing (D)lot, (A)park ing (D)lot, (G)park

(A)ing (D)lot.

Oh look, it’s Al o y sius O’ (F#m)Hare

the (A)man (D)who (E)found a way to (D)sell (C#)air (F#m)and be (D)came a zill ion aire.

Ev ’ry one ’round here works for me.

I sell them some thin’ they can get for free.

We live in per fect har In mo ny.

Thneed ville, in Thneed ville.

In Thneed ville we love liv ing this (Bm)way.

It’s (D)per fect

and that’s how it will (F#)stay (Bm)in (A)the (G)love the life we lead (D)ville, (G)des tined to suc ceed (D)ville, (G)we are all a greed (D)ville.

We’re (D)hap py (G)here

(A)in Th

(D)need ville.

Thneedville by John Powell — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Thneedville” by John Powell 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 C 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Thneedville" 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 "Thneedville"?: 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 "Thneedville" use?: Just 17 chords: A, Am, Asus4, Bb7, Bm, C, C#, D, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Powell songs work for kids?: Try "HOW BAD CAN I BE", "FUNERAL FOR A TREE", "LET IT GROW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.