Thoroughly Modern Millie

by Sammy Cahn

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(F)Ev ’ry thing to day is thor ough ly (G7)mod ern.

(Check your per son al i ty.) (C7)Ev ’ry (Gm7)thing to (D#dim)day makes yes ter day (F)slow.

(F7)(Bet ter face re al i ty.) It’s not

in san i ty,

says Van i ty (Dm)Fair.

In fact,

it’s styl ish to (C7)raise your skirts and (Gm7)bob your (C7)hair!

(Raise your skirts and (Gm7)bob your (C7)hair!) (F)In a rum ble seat, the world is so (G7)co

zy (if the boy is kiss a ble).

(C7)And that (Gm7)tan go (D#dim)dance they would n’t al (A7)low

(D7)(now is quite per mis si able).

Good bye,

good good y girl,

I’m chang ing, and (D7)how.

So (Gm7)beat the (C7)drums, ’cause (Gm7)here comes thor ough ly (Gm7)mod

ern

(C7)Mil

lie

(F)now!

(F)Ev ’ry thing to day is thor ough ly (G7)mod

ern.

(Bands are get tin’ jazz i er.) (C7)Ev ’ry (Gm7)thing to (D#dim)day is start ing to (F)go.

(F7)(Cars are get tin’ snaz zi er.)

Men say

it’s crim i nal

what wom en ’ll (Dm)do.

What they’re

for get ting is (C7)this is nine teen (Gm7)twen ty (C7)two!

(This is nine teen (Gm7)twen ty (C7)two!)

(F)Have you seen the way they kiss in the (G7)mov ies

(is n’t it de lect a ble)?

(C7)Paint ing (Gm7)lips and (D#dim)pen cil lin ing your (A7)brow

(D7)(now is quite re spect a ble).

Good bye,

good good y girl, I’m chang ing, and (D7)how.

So (Gm7)beat the (C7)drums, ’cause (Gm7)here comes thor ough ly (Gm7)mod ern

(C7)Mil lie

(F)now!

(F)now!

Thoroughly Modern Millie by Sammy Cahn — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Thoroughly Modern Millie by Sammy Cahn 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 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Thoroughly Modern Millie" 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 "Thoroughly Modern Millie"?
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.