Two Doors Down

by Dolly Parton

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(E)Two doors down they’re laugh in’ and drink in’ and hav in’ a (F#m)par (E)ty.

And two doors down they’re not a (A)ware that (B)I’m a (E)round.

But here I am, no cry in’ my heart out, feel in’ (F#m)sor (E)ry while they’re hav in’ a par ty just (A)two (B)doors (E)down.

I think I’ll (B)dry these (A)use less tears and (A)get my self to (E)geth er.

I (A)think I’ll (B)wan der down the (E)hall and (A)have a (B)look a (E)round.

’Cause I can’t (B)stay in side this lone ly (A)room and (B)cry for (A)ev (E)er.

I think I’d (B)real ly (A)rath er (E)join them (A)two (B)doors (E)down, yeah.

(E)Two doors down they’re laugh in’ and drink in’ and hav in’ a (F#m)par (E)ty.

And two doors down they’re not a (A)ware that (B)I’m a (E)round.

’Cause here I am no long in’ er cry in’, feel in’ (F#m)sor (E)ry.

while We’re hav in’ a par ty just (A)two (B)doors (E)down.

I can’t be (B)lieve I’m (A)stand in’ here, dry (A)eyed, all smiles and (E)talk in’, I (A)mak in’ (B)con ver sa tion (E)with the (A)new love (B)I have (E)found.

I ask him (B)if he’d like to be a (A)lone and (B)we start (A)walk (E)in’ I down the (B)hall to (A)my place (E)wait in’ (A)two (B)doors (E)down, yeah.

(A)two (B)doors (E)down.

Two doors down they’re laugh in’ and drink in’ and hav in’ a (F#m)par (E)ty.

But two doors down we’re not a (A)ware that (B)they’re a (E)round.

’Cause here we are feel in’ ev ’ry thing but (F#m)sor (E)ry.

We’re hav in’ our own par ty (A)two (B)doors (E)down.

Two doors down they’re laugh in’ and drink in’ and hav in’ a (F#m)par (E)ty.

But two doors down we’re not a (A)ware that (B)they’re a (E)round.

’Cause here we are feel in’ ev ’ry thing but (F#m)sor (E)ry.

We’re hav in’ our own par ty (A)two (B)doors (E)down.

(A)two (B)doors (E)down.

Two Doors Down by Dolly Parton — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Two Doors Down” by Dolly Parton 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 E at 92 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 "Two Doors Down" 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 "Two Doors Down"?
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.