Weekend In New England

by Barry Manilow

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Lyrics

(C)Last night I (Em7)said good bye,

now it seems (G)years.

I’m (C)back in the (C)cit y

where (F)noth ing is (G)clear.

But (F)thoughts of me

(C)hold ing you,

(Dm7)bring ing us (G11)near.

And tell me, (C)when will our (F)eyes meet?

When can I (F)touch you?

When will this (E7)strong

yearn ing (Am)end?

And (Dm7)when

will I (G11)hold you a (C)gain?

(C)Time in New (Em7)Eng land bye,

took me a (G)way

to (C)long rock y (C)beach es

and (F)you by the (G)bay.

We (F)start ed a

(C)sto ry whose

(Dm7)end must now (G11)wait.

And tell me, (C)when will our (F)eyes meet?

When can I (F)touch you?

When will this (E7)strong

yearn ing (Am)end?

And (Dm7)when

will I (G11)hold you a (C)gain?

(C)gain?

I (C)feel the change (F)com in’,

I feel the wind (F)blow.

I feel brave and (F)dar ing,

I (Bb)feel my blood (C)flow.

(C7)With (F)you

I could (C)bring out all the (Dm7)love

that I (C)have.

(C7)With (F)you

there’s a (C)heav en,

so (D7)earth ain’t so (G7)bad.

And tell me (D)when will our (G)eyes meet?

When can I (G)touch you?

When will this (G)strong yearn (F#)ing (Bm)end?

And (Em7)when

will I (A7)hold you

a (D)gain?

(Em7)When

will I (G)hold you a (D)gain?

Weekend In New England by Barry Manilow — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Weekend In New England” by Barry Manilow 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 82 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 "Weekend In New England" 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 "Weekend In New England"?
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.