The First Song : Barney's Theme

Without learning any music theory, one  can start playing the piano by knowing what  notes to play with the right hand and knowing how to play the chords with the left hand. Below is the song from the kids' show "Barney."  This song shares the same melody as "This Old Man."

Part A shows how to  play only the right hand. Part B includes the chords. If you can play this song, you are well on your way to playing piano without reading sheet music.

A.  The melody

5     3       5        5      3      5
I    love   you,    You   love   me


    6     5    4   3       2  3  4
We're  a   hap-py    fa mi ly


   3   4     5     1   1       1   1    1      2      3     4    5
With  a  great big hug  and  a  kiss   from  me  to  you


  5        2    2      4     3    2    1
Won't  you  say  you love  me  too



B. Melody and Harmony 

C                       Em
5     3       5        5      3      5
I    love   you,    You   love   me

   F                        G
    6    5    4   3       2  3  4
We're  a   hap-py    fa mi ly

              C                          Am
   3   4     5     1   1       1  1    1      2      3   4    5
With  a  great big hug  and  a  kiss   from  me  to  you

  G                                      C
  5        2    2      4     3    2    1
Won't  you  say  you love  me  too