What Is This Feeling?

by Stephen Schwartz

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What is this feel ing, so sud den and new,

I felt the mo ment I laid eyes on you?

My pulse is rush ing, my head is reel ing, my face is flush ing...

(G)What is this (A)feel ing, (Csus)fer vid as a (Fsus)flame?

(Eb)Does it (Db)have a (Fsus)name?

(C)Yes!

(CN.C.)Loath (F5)ing!

Un a dul ter at ed loath (Bbsus2)ing...

for your face, your voice, your cloth (Csus)ing...

(CN.C.)Let’s just say

I loathe it all!

(F)Ev ’ry (F)lit tle (Bb5)trait, how (C5)ev er (F)small, makes my ver y (Gb)flesh be (Ab)gin to (Db)crawl (C7sus)with sim ple ut ter (F5)loath ing!

There’s a strange ex (F)hil a (Bbsus2)ra tion in such to tal de tes (Csus)ta tion.

It’s so pure!

So (Am)strong!

Though I do ad (Bbsus2)mit it came on fast, still I do be (Csus)lieve that (Csus)it can (Bbsus)last, (Bb)and I will be (Fsus)loath ing, loath ing you my (F)whole

(C)life...

What is this feel ing, so sud den and new,

I felt the mo ment I laid eyes on you?

My pulse is rush ing, my head is reel ing.

I loathe it all!

Ev ’ry lit tle (Bb)trait, how (C)ev er (F)small, makes my ver y (Gb)flesh be (Ab)gin to (Db)crawl!

(Fsus)Ahhh...

(G5)Loath ing!

There’s a strange ex hil a (Csus2)ra tion in such to tal de tes (Dsus)ta tion.

So pure, so (Bm)strong!

Though I do ad (Csus2)mit it came on fast, still I do be (Dsus)lieve that it can (Csus)last, (C)and I will be (Gsus)loath ing, for for ev er (Gmaj7)loath ing, tru ly, deep ly (G)loath ing you

my whole life (G5)long!

What Is This Feeling? by Stephen Schwartz — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What Is This Feeling?” by Stephen Schwartz 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 140 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "What Is This Feeling?" 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 "What Is This Feeling?"?
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.