Sixteen Going On Seventeen (From The Sound Of Music)

by Rodgers & Hammerstein
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Lyrics

(F)You (E)are (F)six teen, (C7)go ing on sev en teen, (Dm)ba by, it’s time to (D9)think!

(C9)Bet ter be ware, be (F)can ny and care ful, (G)ba by, you’re on the (C9)brink!

(F)You (E)are (F)six teen, (C7)go ing on sev en teen, (Dm)fel lows will fall in (D9)line.

(C9)Ea ger young lads and (F)rou és and cads will (C7)of fer you food and (F)wine.

(Bb)To tal ly un pre pared are you to face a world of men.

Tim id and shy and scared are you of (F)things be yond your (C9)ken.

(F)You (E)need (F)some one (C7)old er and wis er (F)tell ing you what to (Bbm)do.

(F)I (E)am (F)sev en teen (D7)go ing on eight een (G9)I’ll

take (C7)care

of you.

(F)I (E)am (F)six teen, (C7)go ing on sev en teen, (Dm)I know that I’m na (D9)ive.

(C9)Fel lows I meet may (F)tell me I’m sweet and (G)will ing ly I’ll be (C9)lieve.

(F)I (E)am (F)six teen, (C7)go ing on sev en teen, (Dm)in no cent as a (D9)rose.

(C9)Bach e lor dan dies (F)drink ers of bran dies, (C7)what do I know of (F)those?

(Bb)To tal ly un pre pared am I to face a world of men.

Tim id and shy and scared am I of (F)things be yound my (C9)ken.

(F)I (E)need (F)some one (C7)old er and wis er (F)tell ing me what to (Bbm)do.

(F)You (E)are (F)sev en teen (D7)go ing on eight een (G9)I’ll

de (C7)pend

on you.

(F)you.

Sixteen Going On Seventeen (From The Sound Of Music) — Simple Sheet Music

"Sixteen Going On Seventeen (From The Sound Of Music)" in simplified sheet music format — 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, 120 BPM.

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About “Sixteen Going On Seventeen (From The Sound Of Music)”

What key is "Sixteen Going On Seventeen (From The Sound Of Music)" by Rodgers & Hammerstein played in?
Sixteen Going On Seventeen (From The Sound Of Music) 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 "Sixteen Going On Seventeen (From The Sound Of Music)"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sixteen Going On Seventeen (From The Sound Of Music)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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Who composed "Sixteen Going On Seventeen (From The Sound Of Music)"?
"Sixteen Going On Seventeen (From The Sound Of Music)" was originally performed by Rodgers & Hammerstein. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein can I play here?
Try "All At Once You Love Her", "An Ordinary Couple", "A Puzzlement". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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