The Nicest Kids In Town

by Marc Shaiman
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Lyrics

(Ooh ooo

oo, (Ooh ooo

oo,

(C7)hoot, hoot, hoot, hoot!) (F7)Ev ’ry af ter noon when the (Bb7)clock strikes four,

(Bop bee ba, ba ba ba ba ba bee ba) a (Bb7)cra zy bunch of kids when crash can through that door.

(Bop bee ba, ba ba ba ba ba bee ba) They (C)throw off their coats and leave the (Bb)squares be hind and then they (C)shake it, shake it, shake it like they’re (Bb)los ing their mind.

You’ll nev er (C)see them a frown, ’cause they’re the (Bb)nic est (Ab)kids (Bb)in (F7)town.

(Ooh ooo

oo.

Ooh ooh ooo)

So if (G7)Ev ’ry af ter noon you turn your (C7)T.

V.

on.

(G7)(Na, na, na, na, na, na na na na) And we (C7)know you turn the sound up when your par ents are gone, yeah!

(G7)(Na na, na, na, na, na na na) And then you (D)twist and shout for your (C)fa vor ite star.

And once you’ve (D)prac ticed ev ’ry step that’s in your (C)rep er toire, you bet ter (D)come on down, and meet the (C)nic est (Bb)kids (C)in (G7)town.

(C7)Nice white kids who like to lead the way, and (G)once a month we have our “Ne gro Day!” And (Em)I’m the man who keeps it (A)spin nin’ ’round, Mis ter (C)Corn y Col lins with the lat est great est Bal ti more sound!

So (G7)ev ’ry night you’re shak ing as you (C7)lie in bed,

(Mo ny, mo ny, ah ooh, mo ny, mo ny) and the (C7)bass and drums are pound ing in your head,

(Mo ny, mo ny, ah ooh, mo ny, mo ny) who (D7)cares a bout sleep when you can (C7)snooze in school?

(Db)They’ll (D7)nev er get to col lege but they (C7)sure look cool.

Don’t need a (D7)cap and a gown, ’cause they’re the (C)nic est (Bb)kids (C)in (G7)town.

Hoot!

The Nicest Kids In Town — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Nicest Kids In Town" 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 F, 150 BPM.

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

About “The Nicest Kids In Town”

Can I play "The Nicest Kids In Town" 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 "The Nicest Kids In Town" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Nicest Kids In Town" by Marc Shaiman played in?
The Nicest Kids In Town is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Nicest Kids In Town"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Nicest Kids In Town" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Nicest Kids In Town"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Nicest Kids In Town"?
"The Nicest Kids In Town" was originally performed by Marc Shaiman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Marc Shaiman can I play here?
Try "I CAN HEAR THE BELLS", "MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW", "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (from Hairspray)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Nicest Kids In Town"?
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. "The Nicest Kids In Town" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "The Nicest Kids In Town"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Nicest Kids In Town" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.