You Can Do Magic

by America

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I (Em)nev er be (Bm7)lieved in things (D)that I could n’t see.

I said (Bm7)if I can’t feel it, (D)then how can it be?

(Bm7)No, gets no mag ic (D)could hap pen to me.

(Em)sleep, And then I (C)saw (D)you.

come I (Em)could n’t be (Bm7)lieve it.

You took (D)my heart, I (Em)could n’t re (Bm7)trieve pears.

it.

Said to (D)my self, What’s it (Em)all a (Bm7)bout?

Now I know there can (D)be no doubt.

(Bm7)You can do (Em)mag (Bm7)ic.

(D)You can have (Em)an y (Bm7)thing that (Cmaj7)you de (D)sire.

(Em)Mag (Bm7)ic,

(D)and you know (Em)you’re the (Bm7)one who can put (Cmaj7)out the (D)fire.

You (Bm7)know darn well, when (D)you cast your (Em)spell, you (Bm7)will get your way.

When (D)you hyp no (Em)tize (Bm7)with your eyes, (D)a heart of (Em)stone can (Bm7)turn to clay.

(Em)Doo doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo dit.

Doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo.

(Em)Doo doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo dit.

Doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo.

(Em)nev er And (Bm7)when the rain (D)is beat ing up on I the (Bm7)win I dow pane, it, (D)then and when the night (Bm7)it gets so cold, ic (D)could when I can’t me.

(Em)sleep, And then a (C)gain (D)you come to (Em)me.

n’t be (Bm7)lieve it.

I hold (D)you tight, the (Em)rain n’t dis (Bm7)ap pears.

it.

Said Who (D)my would be lieve (Em)it?

a (Bm7)bout?

With a word there you (D)dry my tears.

(Bm7)You can do (Em)mag (Bm7)ic.

(D)You can have (Em)an y (Bm7)thing that (Cmaj7)you de (D)sire.

(Em)Mag (Bm7)ic,

(D)and you know (Em)you’re the (Bm7)one who can put (Cmaj7)out the (D)fire.

You (Bm7)know darn well, when (D)you cast your (Em)spell, you (Bm7)will get your way.

When (D)you hyp no (Em)tize (Bm7)with your eyes, (D)a heart of (Em)stone can (Bm7)turn to clay.

(Em)Doo doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo dit.

Doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo.

(Em)Doo doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo dit.

Doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo.

And if I want ed to,

(Bm7)I could nev er be free.

I (Am7)nev er be lieved it was (Bm7)true,

but (C)now it’s so clear to (D)me.

(Bm7)You can do (Em)Doo doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo dit.

Doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo.

(Em)Doo doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo dit.

(Em)(You’re the (Bm7)one who can put (Cmaj7)out the (D)fire.) (Em)Doo doo doo (Bm7)doo doo dit, doo doo doo (D)doo doo dit.

(Em)(You’re the (Bm7)one who can put (Cmaj7)out the (D)fire.) (Em)You’re the (Bm7)one who can put (Cmaj7)out the (D)fire.

You Can Do Magic by America — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Can Do Magic” by America 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 E at 130 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 "You Can Do Magic" 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 "You Can Do Magic"?
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.