Tiny Dancer

by Elton John

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Lyrics

Je sus (F)freaks by.

out in the (F)street dy.

hand ing tick ets out for God.

Turn ing (F)back,

she just (F)laughs.

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

Pia no man, na.

he makes his stand her

in the au di to ri um.

And Look ing (F)on, me,

she sings the (F)songs.

me,

The word she ny knows, the tune she (G)hums.

Blue jean (F)ba by.

L.

in A.

(F)la dy.

hand ing Seam stress for the band.

Pret ty (F)eyed,

pi rate (F)smile,

you’ll mar ry a mu not sic (F)man.

Bal le ri na.

You must have seen her

in the danc ing in the sand.

And now she’s (F)in me,

al sings ways (F)with me,

ti word she ny danc er in my (G)hand.

But, oh, how it feels so real (Gm7)ly ing here with (Cm)no one near.

On ly you,

and you can (Bb)hear me

when I say (G7)soft ly,

(G7)slow ly:

Hold me clos er, Ti ny Danc er.

Count the head lights on the high (G)way.

Lay me down in sheets of lin en.

You had a bus y day to day.

Hold me clos er, Ti ny Danc er.

Count the head lights on the high (G)way.

Lay me down in sheets of lin en.

You had a bus y day to 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 74 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 "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.