Looking For A Boy

by George Gershwin
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Lyrics

(G)If it’s true that love af (D)fairs are (G)all ar ranged (G7)in (Ebdim)heav en, my (G)guard ian (Em)an gel’s (Am)hold ing (D7)out on (G)me.

So I’m look ing for a (D)boy ’bout (G)five foot six (G7)or (Ebdim)sev en, and (G)won’t be (Em)hap py (C#m7)till I’m (F#7)on his (Bm)knees.

(E)I’ll be (Dm)blue un (E)til he (Dm)comes my (E7)way,

(Em)hope he (A7)takes the (Em)cue when (Eb7)I am (D)say (Cm)ay (A)ay (D7)ing: (G)I am just a lit tle girl who’s (C9)look ing for a (G)lit tle boy who’s (C9)look ing for a (D7)girl to (G6)love.

(G)Tell me, please, where can he be, the (C9)lov ing he who’ll (G)bring to me the (Bm)har mo ny I’m (F#7)dream ing (Bm)of!

(Am7)It ’ll be good (E)bye, I know, (Am7)to my tale of woe,

(Am6)when he (Em)says, “Hel (D7)lo!”

(G)I am just a lit tle girl who’s (C9)look ing for a (G)lit tle boy who’s (C9)look ing for a (D7)girl to (G)love.

(G)I am just a lit tle girl who’s (C9)look ing for a (G)lit tle boy who’s (C9)look ing for a (D7)girl to (G6)love.

(G)Tell me, please, where can he be, the (C9)lov ing he who’ll (G)bring to me the (Bm)har mo ny I’m (F#7)dream ing (Bm)of!

(Am7)It ’ll be good (E)bye, I know, (Am7)to my tale of woe,

(Am6)when he (Em)says, “Hel (D7)lo!”

(G)I am just a lit tle girl who’s (C9)look ing for a (G)lit tle boy who’s (C9)look ing for a (D7)girl to (G)love.

(G)love.

Looking For A Boy by George Gershwin

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 124 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Looking For A Boy”

What key is "Looking For A Boy" in?
"Looking For A Boy" by George Gershwin is in the key of G with a tempo of 124 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Looking For A Boy" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Looking For A Boy" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Looking For A Boy" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?
Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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