Younger Than Springtime

by Rodgers & Hammerstein

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Younger Than Springtime

Very Easy
Rodgers & Hammerstein100 BPM

Lyrics

(Cmaj7)Young er than spring time are you, (Dm7)soft er than (G)star light are (G7)you, (Cmaj7)warm er than winds of (Am7)June are the gen tle (D7)lips you (G)gave me.

(Cmaj7)Gay er than laugh ter are you, (Dm7)sweet er than (G)mu sic are (G7)you, (Cmaj7)an gel and lov er, (Am7)heav en and earth are (D7)you to (G)me.

And when your (D)youth

and (G)joy

in (D7)vade

my (G)arms and fill my (D)heart

as (G)now

they (Dm7)do…

(G7)then…

(Cmaj7)Young er than spring time am I, (Dm7)gay er than (G)laugh ter am (G7)I, (Cmaj7)an gel and lov er, (Am7)heav en and earth am (C)I

(G7)with

(C)you.

Younger Than Springtime by Rodgers & Hammerstein — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Younger Than Springtime” by Rodgers & Hammerstein 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 115 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 "Younger Than Springtime" 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 "Younger Than Springtime"?
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.