Wallet

by Regina Spektor

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(C)I found a (C6/9)wal let,

I found a (C6/9)wal let.

(C)In side were (C)pic tures of your (Fm)small fam i ly

You were so (Fmaj13)young, your (F6)hair dark (Fmaj13)brown,

(F6)you had been born in nine teen (F6)fif ty three.

(C)Your win ter birth day was (C)stamped on the plas tic (C)of a li cense so (Fm)re cent ly ex (F6)pired.

I was so tired as I (F6)walked through my door, I (F6)laid all the con tents of your wal let on the floor.

And (C)like a ho ly (F)rel ic

or a mys t’ry (F)nov el,

I (C)thumbed them

in the (F)dim light

(C7)search

ing for a (F)clue.

A (F6)Block bust er card,

an (F6)old stick of (D5)Juic y Fruit, a (F6)crum pled re (F6)ceipt from a (G)pair of (Gsus2)leath er boots.

(C)I have no (C6/9)wal let,

I have no (C6/9)wal let.

I (C)keep my cards to (C)geth er with a blue

rub ber band.

And with a free hand I (F6)search in my (Fmaj13)pock et for (F6)piec es of, (Fmaj13)piec es of pa per and change.

(C)I’ll take your (C6/9)wal let to my (C)lo cal Block (C6/9)bust er, (C)they’ll find your (C6/9)num ber

in their com (C6/9)put er.

You’ll nev er know me, I’ll nev er know you,

but you’ll be so (C6/9)hap py (C)when they (C6/9)call you up.

Wallet by Regina Spektor — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wallet by Regina Spektor 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 C at 95 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 "Wallet" 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 "Wallet"?
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.