Wives And Lovers (Hey, Little Girl)

by Bacharach & David

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(Gm7)Hey, lit tle girl, comb your hair, fix your make up, soon he will o pen the door.

(Am7)Don’t think be cause there’s a ring on your fin ger you need n’t try an y more.

For (Dm7)wives should (G)al ways (B)be lov ers, (E7)too.

(Fmaj7)Run to his arms the mo ment (E7sus)he comes home to (E7)you.

I’m (Ebmaj7)warn ing (D7sus)you.

(Gm7)Day af ter day there are girls at the of fice and men will al ways be men.

(Am7)Don’t send him off with your hair still in curl ers, you may not see him a gain.

For (Dm7)wives should (G)al ways (B)be lov ers, (E7)too.

(Fmaj7)Run to his arms the mo ment (E7sus)he comes home to (E7)you.

He’s (Ebmaj7)al ways (D7sus)here.

(Gm7)Hey, lit tle girl, bet ter wear some thing pret ty, some thing you’d (C9)wear to (F6)go to the cit y; (F#dim7)and (Gm7)dim all the lights, pour the wine, start the mu sic, time to get (C9)read y for (F6)love.

Oh, (Gm7)time to get (C7)read y, (Am7)time to get (D7)read y, (Gm7)time to get (C7)read y for (F6)love.

Wives And Lovers (Hey, Little Girl) by Bacharach & David — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wives And Lovers (Hey, Little Girl)” by Bacharach & David 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 Bb at 132 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 "Wives And Lovers (Hey, Little Girl)" 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 "Wives And Lovers (Hey, Little Girl)"?
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 Bacharach & David songs work for kids?
Try "ONE LESS BELL TO ANSWER", "A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME", "I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.