Give A Little Whistle

by Leigh Harline
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Lyrics

(C)When you get in (G7)trou ble and you (C)don’t know right from wrong; (C#dim7)give a lit tle (G7)whis tle, (whistle) give a lit tle (C)whis tle.

(whistle)

(C)When you meet temp (G7)ta tion and the (C)urge is ver y strong; (C#dim7)give a lit tle (G7)whis tle, (whistle) give a lit tle (C)whis tle.

(whistle)

(Em)Not just a lit tle squeak, (F#dim7)puck er up and (B7)blow.

And if your whis tle’s weak, (Em)yell, (D#dim7)“Jim i ny (G7)Cric ket.” (C)Take the straight and (G7)nar row path and (C)if you start to slide, (C#dim7)give a lit tle (G7)whis tle, (whistle) (D#dim7)give a lit tle (A)whis tle.

(whistle)

And (Dm7)al ways let your (G7)con science be your (C)guide.

Give A Little Whistle — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Give A Little Whistle" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 184 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “Give A Little Whistle”

Can I play "Give A Little Whistle" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Give A Little Whistle" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Give A Little Whistle" by Leigh Harline played in?
Give A Little Whistle is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Give A Little Whistle"?
The arrangement plays at 184 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Give A Little Whistle" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Give A Little Whistle"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Give A Little Whistle"?
"Give A Little Whistle" was originally performed by Leigh Harline. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Leigh Harline can I play here?
Try "Give A Little Whistle", "Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee (An Actor's Life For Me)", "I've Got No Strings". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Give A Little Whistle"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Give A Little Whistle" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Give A Little Whistle"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Give A Little Whistle" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.