Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree

by Tony Orlando

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I’m com in’ home, I’ve done my time,

now I’ve (Cm)got to know what is and is n’t mine.

If you re ceived my (Bbm)let ter tell in’ you I’d soon be free,

a (G7)then you’ll know just what to do I (Bbm6)if you still want (C7)me, I (Bbm6)if you still want (C7)me.

(F)Tie a yel low rib bon round the (Am)ole oak tree, it’s been (Cm)three long years, do ya (D7)still want me?

If I don’t see a (Bbm)rib bon round the (F)ole (A7)oak (Dm)tree, I’ll (F)stay on the bus, for (F)get a bout us, (Dm)put the blame on (D7)me, if (Gm)I don’t see a (Bbm)yel low rib bon (Gm7)round the (C7)ole oak (F)tree.

Bus driv er, please I’ve look for me,

’cause I (Cm)could n’t bear to see what I might see.

I’m real ly still in (Bbm)pris on and my love she holds the key,

a (G7)sim ple yel low rib bon’s what I (Bbm6)need to set me (C7)free, I (Bbm6)wrote and told her (C7)please:

(F)Tie a yel low rib bon round the (Am)ole oak tree, it’s been (Cm)three long years, do ya (D7)still want me?

If I don’t see a (Bbm)rib bon round the (F)ole (A7)oak (Dm)tree, I’ll (F)stay on the bus, for (F)get a bout us, (Dm)put the blame on (D7)me, if (Gm)I don’t see a (Bbm)yel low rib bon (Gm7)round the (C7)ole oak (F)tree.

(F)tree.

Now the (Gm)whole damn bus is (Bbm)cheer ing and I (F)can’t be lieve I (D7)see a (Gm)hun dred yel low (Bbm)rib bons round the (Gm7)ole

oak

(F)tree.

Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree by Tony Orlando — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree” by Tony Orlando 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 160 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 "Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree" 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 "Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree"?
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.