My Coloring Book

by Fred Ebb
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In case you fan cy col or ing books, and lots of peo ple (G)do,

Iโ€™ve a new one

for (F)you:

(C7)A (F)most un u su al col or ing book, the kind you nev er (Eb9)see.

Cray ons read y (Db)ver y well, be (C9)gin to (C7)col or (F)me.

(F)These are the (Bb)eyes

that (F)watched him as (C7)he walked a (Fmaj7)way.

(C7)Col or them (F)grey.

(F)This is the (Bb)heart

that (F)thought he would (C7)al ways be (Fmaj7)true.

(C7)Col or it (F)blue.

(F7)These (Eb)are the (Bb)arms

that (Bbmaj7)held him and (Bb6)touched him then (Bb)lost him some (Bb)how.

(Bb)Col or them (Am7)emp

ty (D9)now.

(Db7)These are (F)the (Bb)beads

I (F)wore un til (C7)she came be (Fmaj7)tween.

(C7)Col or them (F)green.

This (Eb)is (F7)the (Bb)room

I (Bbmaj7)sleep in and (Bb6)walk in and (Bbmaj7)weep in and (Bb)hide in that (Bbmaj7)no bod y (Bb6)sees.

Col or it (Am7)lone

ly, (D9)please.

(Db7)This is (F)the (Bb)man,

the (F)one I de (C7)pend ed up (Fmaj7)on.

(C7)Col or him (F)gone.

My Coloring Book โ€” Simple Sheet Music

"My Coloring Book" in simplified sheet music format โ€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œMy Coloring Bookโ€

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "My Coloring Book"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music โ€” same song, less visual density.
What key is "My Coloring Book" by Fred Ebb played in?
My Coloring Book is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Coloring Book"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "My Coloring Book" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "My Coloring Book"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "My Coloring Book"?
"My Coloring Book" was originally performed by Fred Ebb. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "My Coloring Book"?
This arrangement uses 19 chords: Am7, Bb, Bb6, Bbaug, Bbdim7, Bbm, Bbmaj7, C7, +11 more.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords โ€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "My Coloring Book". Key of Bb, 90 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below โ€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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