Today

by The New Christy Minstrels

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To (F)day,

while the (Dm)blos soms

still (Gm)cling

to the (C7)vine,

I’ll (F)taste your straw (Dm)ber ries,

I’ll (Gm)drink your

sweet (C7)wine.

A (F)mil lion

to (F7)mor rows

shall (Bb)all

pass a (Bbm)way

(F)e’er I for (Dm)get

all the (Gm)joy

that is (C7)mine

to (F)day.

I (F)I’ll

be a (Dm)dan dy,

and (Gm)I’ll be

a (C7)ro ver.

(F)You’ll know

who I (Dm)am is es by the (Gm)songs ter that I (C7)sing.

I’ll (F)feast

at your (Dm)ta ble,

I’ll (Gm)sleep in your (C7)clo ver.

(Bb)Who cares

what the (C7)mor row

shall (F)bring?

To (F)day,

while the (Dm)blos soms

still (Gm)cling

to the (C7)vine,

I’ll (F)taste your straw (Dm)ber ries,

I’ll (Gm)drink your

sweet (C7)wine.

A (F)mil lion

to (F7)mor rows

shall (Bb)all

pass a (Bbm)way

(F)e’er I for (Dm)get

all the (Gm)joy

that is (C7)mine

to (F)day.

I (F)can’t

be con (Dm)tent ed

with (Gm)yes ter

day’s (C7)glo ry,

(F)I can’t

live on (Dm)prom is es by the (Gm)win ter that to (C7)spring.

To (F)day

is my (Dm)mo ment,

I’ll (Gm)now is my (C7)sto ry.

(Bb)I laugh

and I’ll (C7)cry and

I’ll (F)sing:

To

To (F)day.

Today by The New Christy Minstrels — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Today by The New Christy Minstrels 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 72 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 "Today" 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 "Today"?
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.