Two For The Road

· by Henry Mancini

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If you’re feel ing (F#)fan cy free,

come wan der through the (Em)world with me,

and an y (C)place we (Am)chance to be

will be our (F#dim)ren (G)dez vous.

Two for the (D#)road, we’ll trav el down the (G)years, col (C#)lect ing pre cious (C#)mem o ries,

se (B)lect ing sou ven (A7)irs,

and liv ing (G7)life

the way we (C)please.

In sum mer time, the (F#)sun will shine;

in win ter, we’ll drink (Em)sum mer wine,

and ev ’ry (C)day that (Am)you are mine

will be a (F#dim)love (G)ly day.

As long as (Em)love

(Em)still wears a (Cm6)smile,

I (G)know that we’ll be (Cmaj7)two for the road, and (Bm7)that’s

(Bb7)a (Am7)long,

(Ab7)long

(Dsus)while.

If you’re feel ing (F#)fan cy free,

come wan der through the (Em)world with me,

and an y (C)place we (Am)chance to be

will be our (F#dim)ren (G)dez vous.

Two for the (D#)road, we’ll trav el down the (G)years, col (C#)lect ing pre cious (C#)mem o ries,

se (B)lect ing sou ven (A7)irs,

and liv ing (G7)life

the way we (C)please.

In sum mer time, the (F#)sun will shine;

in win ter, we’ll drink (Em)sum mer wine,

and ev ’ry (C)day that (Am)you are mine

will be a (F#dim)love (G)ly day.

As long as (Em)love

(Em)still wears a (Cm6)smile,

I (G)know that we’ll be (Cmaj7)two for the road, and (Bm7)that’s

(Bb7)a (Am7)long,

(Ab7)long

(Dsus)while.

If you’re feel ing (Abmaj7)while.

Two For The Road by Henry Mancini — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Two For The Road” by Henry Mancini 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 G at 78 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 "Two For The Road" 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 For The Road"?: 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 Henry Mancini songs work for kids?: Try "HOW SOON", "TWO FOR THE ROAD", "DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.