Valerie

by Amy Winehouse

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Well, some (Ebmaj7)times I go out by my self and I look a cross the (Fm7)wa ter.

And I (Ebmaj7)think of all the things, what you’re do in’, and in my head I paint a (Fm7)pic ture.

(Ab)Since I’ve come home, well my (Gm7)bod y’s been a mess and I’ve (Ab)missed your gin ger hair and the (Gm7)way you like to dress.

Won’t you come on o ver?

Stop mak in’ a fool out of (Bb)me.

Why don’t you come on o ver, Val er (Ebmaj7)ie.

Val er ie.

Val er (Ebmaj7)ie.

Val er ie.

Did you (Ebmaj7)have to go to jail, put your house on up for sale, did you get a good (Fm7)law yer?

Hope you (Ebmaj7)did n’t catch a tan, I hope you find the right man who will fix it for you.

Are you (Ebmaj7)shop ping an y where, change the col or of your hair, are you bus y?

And did you (Ebmaj7)have to pay that fine you was dodg ing all the time?

Are you still (Fm7)diz zy?

’Cause (Ab)Since I’ve come home, well my (Gm7)bod y’s been a mess.

And I’ve (Ab)missed your ten der hair and the (Gm7)way you like to dress.

Won’t you come on o ver?

Stop mak in’ a fool out of me.

Why don’t you come on o ver, Val er (Ebmaj7)ie.

Val er ie.

Val er (Ebmaj7)ie.

Val er ie.

Well, some (Ebmaj7)times ping I go out by my self and I look a cross the wa ter.

And And I (Ebmaj7)think of all the things, what you’re do ing, in my head I paint a (Fm7)pic ture.

’Cause (Ab)Since I’ve come home, well my (Gm7)bod y’s been a mess.

And I’ve (Ab)missed your ten der hair and the (Gm7)way you like to dress.

Won’t you come on o ver?

Stop mak in’ a fool out of me.

Why don’t you come on o ver, Val er (Ebmaj7)ie.

Val er ie.

Val er (Ebmaj7)ie.

Val er ie.

Well, some

Hey, Val er ie,

Val er ie,

Val eri ie,

Val er ie,

Val er ie,

Val er ie,

Val er (Ebmaj7)ie,

Oh, Val (Fm7)i, Val i, Val i, Val i, Val i oh, Val er (Ebmaj7)ie.

Valerie by Amy Winehouse — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Valerie” by Amy Winehouse 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 Ab at 100 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 "Valerie" 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 "Valerie"?
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.