When You Wish Upon A Star

by Ned Washington

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(C)When you (A7)wish up (Dm)on a star,

(G7)makes no dif f’rence (Cdim7)who (C)you are, (Ebdim7)an y thing your (Dm)heart de sires will (G9)come to (G)you.

(C)If your (A7)heart is (Dm)in your dream,

(G7)no re quest is (Cdim7)too (C)ex treme, (Ebdim7)when you wish up (Dm)on a star as (G9)dream

ers (G)you.

(C)do.

(Fm6)Fate

(Em)is (C)kind,

she brings (G7)to (Cdim7)those who (C)love

the sweet ful (D7)fill ment of their se cret (Fm)long

(G7)ing.

(C)Like a (A7)bolt out (Dm)of the blue,

(G7)fate steps in and (Cdim7)sees (C)you through,

(Ebdim7)when you wish up (Dm)on a star, your (G9)dream

comes

(Am)true.

When You Wish Upon A Star by Ned Washington — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When You Wish Upon A Star” by Ned Washington 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 100 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 "When You Wish Upon A Star" 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 "When You Wish Upon A Star"?
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.
What other Ned Washington songs work for kids?
Try "Baby Mine (from Walt Disney's Dumbo)", "To Love Again", "When I See An Elephant Fly". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.