1.

Mary Had a Little Lamb

Mary had a little lamb

EDCDEEE
Little lamb, little lamb
DDDEGG
Mary had a little lamb
EDCDEEE
Its fleece was white as snow
EDDEDC

2. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Any beginner will love playing this children’s classic on the piano. One of the great things about this
song is that almost every note is played twice in a row, meaning there are fewer notes for your child
to locate.

Twinkle, twinkle, little star

CCGGAAG
How I wonder what you are
FFEEDDC
Up above the world so high
GGFFEED
Like a diamond in the sky
GGFFEED
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
C C G G A A G
How I wonder what you are
FFEEDDC

3. If You’re Happy and You Know It

This is one of the most funkeyboard songs for beginners. Thetunegives your little musician the
chance to clap and dance while playing. The only tricky part of this song is the inclusion of B flat.

This note is the small black key located directly between the A and B keys. If you are using a toy
piano or xylophone, you may not have this key and can leave it out.

If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands

C C F F F F F F E F G
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands
CCGGGGGGFGA
If you’re happy and you know it
A A Bb Bb Bb Bb D D
Then your face will surely show it
Bb Bb A A A G F F
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands
AAGGGFEEDEF

4. The Itsy Bitsy Spider

Children love singing this song and it’s pretty simple to play, too. One fun idea is for you to play the
song while your child does the motions, then switch roles.

The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout

G C C C D E E E D C D E C
Down came the rain and washed the spider out
EEFGGFEFGE
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain
CCDEEDCDEC
And the itsy bitsy spider went up the spout again
GGCCCDEEEDCDEC

5. Old MacDonald Had a Farm

This is anotherclassicchildren’s piano songthat your son or daughter will love playing over and over
again so they can sing about every animal on the farm.

Old MacDonald had a farm

GGGDEED
E-i-e-i-o
BBAAG
And on that farm he had a cow
D G G G D E E D
E-i-e-i-o
BBAAG
With a moo moo here and a moo moo there
DDGGGDDGGG
Here a moo, there a moo
GGGGGG
Everywhere a moo moo
GGGGGG
Old MacDonald had a farm
G G G D E E D
E-i-e-i-o
BBAAG

6. Row, Row, Row Your Boat

This song is a great place to start when it comes toeasy things to play on the piano. Encourage your
child to play it in a round, and they’ll never want to stop!

Row, row, row your boat

CCCDE

Gently down the stream

EDEFG

Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily 

C C C G G G E E E C C C 

Life is but a dream 

G F E D C 

7. Happy Birthday to You

You never know when this tune will come in handy! Whether you’re celebrating someone’s birthday or
just looking for apiano song for kidsto practice, this one will do the trick. 

Happy birthday to you

G G A G C B 

Happy birthday to you 

G G A G D C 

Happy birthday dear (name)

G G G E C B A 

Happy birthday to you

F F E C D C 

8. Yankee Doodle Dandy 

Everyone is familiar with this catchy tune, but did you know “Yankee Doodle” is actually the state
anthem of Connecticut? What’s more, the lyrics predate the American Revolution, but the melody is
thought to date back to Medieval times! Encourage your little one to experiment with this
patriotic piano song for kids. 

Yankee Doodle went to town

CCDECED

Riding on a pony 

C C D E C B 

He stuck a feather in his cap

G C C D E F E D 

And called it macaroni 

CBGABCC

9. Jingle Bells

It’s always a good idea to know a festive song or two, and “Jingle Bells” is sure to get you in the
holiday mood. Let your little one go wild on thiseasy piano songfor kids, and before you know it, you’ll
find yourself wanting to decorate the Christmas tree and hang the garland. 

(D^)  B – B     B       B – B     B      B-^D  G    A     B

(Oh) Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way

C C C C C B  B

Oh what fun it is to ride

BBBAABAD

In a one horse open sleigh

BBBBBBBDGAB

10. Baby Shark

No kid can resist learning to play “Baby Shark” on the piano. It’s practically a rite of passage these
days. Once your child masters thiskid’s pop song, you won’t be able to stop humming along!

Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo 

D E G G G G G G G 
Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo 

D E G G G G G G G 

Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo 

D E G G G G G G G 

Baby shark

G G F#