Why Don't You Kiss Her?

by Jesse McCartney

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We’re the best of friends

and we (Am7)share (G)our (Dsus)se (D)crets.

She knows ev ’ry thing

that is (C)on my mind.

Late ly some thing’s changed.

near, I As wan I na (Am7)lie (G)a (A)wake in my bed,

a voice to here in (C)side my head (Dsus)soft ly says,

(D)“Why don’t you (G)kiss her?

Why don’t you tell her?

Why don’t you let her see the feel ings that you hide?

’Cause she’ll nev er know

if you nev er show

the (D7)way you feel in side.”

Oh, I’m so a fraid

to we (Am7)make (G)that (Dsus)first (D)move.

Just a touch and we

could is (C)cross the line.

Ev ’ry time she’s changed.

near, I As wan I na (Am7)nev (G)er (A)let her my go,

con fess to her what (C)my heart knows, (Dsus)hold her close.

(D)“Why don’t you (G)kiss her?

Why don’t you tell her?

Why don’t you let her see the feel ings that you hide?

’Cause she’ll nev er know

if you nev er show

the (D7)way you feel in side.”

side.”

(Am)What would you say?

I won der, would she (G)just turn a way

or would she (D)prom ise me that (Em)she’s here to stay?

It (D)hurts me to wait.

I (Am)keep ask ing my (D7sus)self,

(CN.C.)“Why don’t you kiss her?

Why don’t you tell her?

Why don’t you let her see the feel ings that you hide?

’Cause she’ll nev er know

if you nev er show

the (E7)way you feel in

side.

Why don’t you

kiss her?”

Why Don't You Kiss Her? by Jesse McCartney — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Why Don't You Kiss Her? by Jesse McCartney 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 G at 60 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Why Don't You Kiss Her?" 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 "Why Don't You Kiss Her?"?
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.