Tupelo Honey

by Van Morrison

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Lyrics

You can (Dm)take

all the tea in (Bb)Chi na,

(Dm)put it in a big brown bag for me,

sail right (Dm)’round

all the (Eb)sev en o (Bb)ceans,

drop it (Dm)straight in to the deep blue (Eb)sea.

She’s (Dm)as sweet

as Tu pe lo (Bb)hon ey.

She’s an (Dm)an gel of the (Eb)first de gree.

She’s (Dm)as sweet,

she’s as sweet as (Bb)Tu pe lo hon ey,

just like (Dm)hon ey, ba by,

from the bee.

You can’t stop us on the road to (Bb)free dom;

you can’t (Dm)keep us, ’cause our (Eb)eyes can (F6)see

men with (Dm)in sight,

men in (Bb)gran ite,

knights in (Dm)ar mor bent tent on chiv al ry.

She’s as sweet as Tu pe lo (Bb)hon ey.

She’s an (Dm)an gel of the (Eb)first de gree.

(She’s an (Cm)an gel.)

She’s as sweet as (Eb)Tu pe lo hon ey,

just like hon ey, ba by, from the bee.

chiv al ry.

She’s (Dm)as sweet as

Tu pe (Bb)lo hon ey.

She’s an (Dm)an gel of (Eb)the first de gree.

(She’s an (Cm)an gel.)

She’s as sweet as

Tu pe (Bb)lo hon ey,

just like (Dm)hon ey, ba by, from the bee.

(She’s an an gel.)

She’s (Dm)as sweet as

Tu pe (Bb)lo hon ey.

She’s an (Dm)an gel of (Eb)the first de gree.

(She’s an (Cm)an gel.)

She’s as sweet as

Tu pe (Bb)lo hon ey,

just like (Dm)hon ey, ba by, from the bee.

(She’s an an gel.)

(She’s an an gel.)

(She’s an an gel.)

(She’s an an gel.)

(She’s an an gel.)

(She’s an an gel.)

Tupelo Honey by Van Morrison — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tupelo Honey by Van Morrison 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 Eb at 69 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 "Tupelo Honey" 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 "Tupelo Honey"?
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.