Tiny Dancer

· by Elton John

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Tiny Dancer

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Lyrics

Blue jean (F)ba by,

L.

in A.

(F)la dy,

seam stress for tick ets the out for (F)band.

Pret ty (F)eyes,

pi rate (F)smile,

you’ll mar ry a mu sic (F)man.

bad.

Bal le no (Em)ri na.

You must have (F#)seen her

in the (Em)danc ing in the (Am)sand.

And now she’s (F)in me,

she al ways (F)with me,

the ti ny danc er in my (G)hand.

Je sus (F)freaks, by,

out in the (F)streets, dy,

hand ing for tick ets the out for (F)God.

Turn ing (F)back,

she just (F)laughs;

the boul e vard is not (F)that bad.

Pi a no (Em)man, na.

he makes his (F#)stand her

in the (Em)au di to ri (Am)um.

And Look ing (F)on me,

she sings the (F)songs, me,

the words she knows, the tune she (G)hums.

But, oh how it (Bb)seems so real (Gm)ly ing here with (Cm)no one near, (Ab)on ly you,

and you can (Eb)hear (Bb)me,

when I say (G7)soft ly,

slow ly:

Hold me (C)clos er, ti ny (F)danc er,

you count the (C)head lights on the (Am)high (Am7)way.

Lay me (C)down in sheets of (F)lin en,

you had a (C)bus y day to (Am)high (Am7)way.

(Am)day.

Tiny Dancer by Elton John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tiny Dancer” by Elton John 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 148 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 "Tiny Dancer" 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 "Tiny Dancer"?: 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.
What other Elton John songs work for kids?: Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.