Wonderland By Night

by Bert Kaempfert

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Lyrics

Stars

hung sus (A)pend

ed

a bove a (A7)float ing yel low (D)moon.

Two

hearts were (A)blend

ed

while an gels (A7)sang a lov er’s (D)tune.

(G)And

so we kissed,

not know ing if our hearts could pay the (D)price,

but (G)heav en wel comed us to Par a (D)dise,

(E7)bless

ing our (A7)love.

(D)Then

came the (A)sun

rise,

fad ing the (A7)moon and stars from (D)sight,

re

(D7)call ing (G)al

(E)ways,

our won der (Em7)land (A)by (D)night.

The world be came a (Bb)pic ture,

(Fm7)framed by a (Bb7)jew eled (Eb)sky,

the night that love de (Bb)cid ed

to u (Fm7)nite

(Bb7)you and (Eb)I.

(Ab)And

when our lips

com plet ed that first kiss we (Eb)kissed,

we (Ab)knew

that this was ev ’ry (Eb)thing

that (F7)both our lives had (Bb7)missed.

(Eb)Then

came the (Bb)dawn

ing

as we be (Bb7)held that thrill ing (Eb)sight;

with

(Eb9)out a (Ab)warn

(F)ing,

our won der (Fm7)land (Bb)by (Eb)night.

Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wonderland By Night” by Bert Kaempfert 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 D at 82 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.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Wonderland By Night" 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 "Wonderland By Night"?
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.