Uptown Girl

by Glee Cast

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Ah,

ah.

(E)Up town girl,

she’s been liv ing in her (E)up town world.

I bet she (B)nev er had a (E)back street guy.

I bet her ma ma nev er (E)told her why.

I’m gon na (B)try for an (E)up town girl.

you She’s been liv ing in her (E)white bread world as long as (B)an y one with (E)hot blood can, and now she’s look ing for a (E)down town man; that’s what I (B)am.

And when she knows (Am7)what she (Dm)wants from her (G)ti yi ime, (time) and when she wakes (Am7)up and (B)makes up her (E)mi yi ind, (mind) she’ll see I’m (F#m)not so tough (Bm)just be cause (B7)I’m in love with an (E)up town girl.

You know I’ve seen her in her (E)up town world.

She’s get ting (B)tired y of her (E)high class toys and all her pres ents from her (E)up town boys.

She’s got a (B)choice.

Oh.

Oh.

(E)Up town girl, you know I can’t af ford to (E)buy her pearls.

But may be (B)some day when my (E)ship comes in, she’ll un der stand what kind of (E)guy I’ve been and then I’ll (B)win.

And when she’s walk (Am7)ing she’s (Dm)look ing so (G)fi yi ine, (fine) and when she’s talk (Am7)ing she’ll (B)say that she’s (E)mi yi ine.

(mine) She’ll say I’m (F#m)not so tough (Bm)just be cause (B7)I’m in love with an (E)up town girl.

You She’s been liv ing in her (E)white bread world as long as (B)an y one with (E)hot blood can, and now she’s look ing for a (E)down town man; that’s what I (B)am.

Oh.

Oh.

(E)Up town girl,

she’s my up town (E)girl.

You (A)know I’m in (B)love with an (E)up town girl,

she’s my up town (E)girl.

You (A)know I’m in (B)love with an (A)know I’m in (B)love (CN.C.)with an up town (E9)girl.

Uptown Girl by Glee Cast — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Uptown Girl by Glee Cast 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 144 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 "Uptown Girl" 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 "Uptown Girl"?
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.