A Girl Like You

by Edwyn Collins

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I’ve (Cm)nev er known a girl like (Ab)you be (Bb)fore.

Now Now just like in a song from (Ab)days of (Bb)yore.

’Cause Here you come a knock ing, knock ing (Ab)on my (Bb)door.

And I’ve nev er met a girl like (Ab)you be (Bb)fore.

You (Cm)give me just a taste so (Ab)I want (Bb)more.

Now my hands are bleed ing and my (Ab)knees are (Bb)raw.

’Cause now you’ve got me crawl ing, crawl ing (Ab)on the (Bb)floor.

And I’ve nev er met a girl like (Ab)you be (Bb)fore.

You

You’ve (Cm)made me ac knowl edge the (Ab)dev il in (Bb)me, I (Cm)hope to God I’m talk ing met a (Ab)phor i (Bb)c’ly,

(Cm)hope I’m talk ing al le (Ab)gor i (Bb)c’ly.

(Cm)Know I’m talk ing ’bout the (Ab)way I (Bb)feel.

And I’ve (Cm)nev er known a girl like (Ab)you be (Cm)fore.

(Cm)Nev er, nev er, (Ab)nev er, (Bb)nev er.

(Cm)Nev er known a girl like (Ab)you be (Cm)fore.

This old town’s (Ab)changed so (Bb)much,

don’t feel like (Ab)I be (Bb)long.

Too man y (Ab)pro test (Bb)sing ers,

not e nough (Ab)pro test (Bb)songs.

And now (Cm)you’ve come a long,

yes, (Cm)you’ve come a long.

And I’ve (Cm)nev er met a girl like (Ab)you be (Cm)fore.

A Girl Like You by Edwyn Collins — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Girl Like You” by Edwyn Collins in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of F at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "A Girl Like You" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "A Girl Like You"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "A Girl Like You" use?
Just 3 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.