Is "Accidentally In Love" 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 "Accidentally In Love"?

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 "Accidentally In Love" use?

Just 9 chords: A, A7, Am, Am7, C, Csus2, D, Em, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Counting Crows songs work for kids?

Try "ROUND HERE", "MR. JONES", "WASHINGTON SQUARE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Accidentally In Love

· by Counting Crows

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Lyrics

So she said, “What’s the (C)prob lem, ba by?” What’s the prob lem?

I don’t (C)know.

Well, may be I’m in (Em)love (love).

Think a bout it, (A)ev ’ry time I think a bout it, (C)can’t stop think ing ’bout it.

How much long er will it (C)take to cure this?

Just to cure it ’cause I (C)can’t ig nore it if it’s (Em)love (love).

Makes me wan na (A)turn a round and face me but I (D)don’t know noth ing ’bout (C)love.

Ah.

(G)Come on, (Am)come on, (C)turn a lit tle (D)fast er.

(G)Come on, (Am)come on, the (C)world will fol low (D)af ter.

(G)Come on, (Am)come on, (C)’cause ev ’ry bod y’s (D)af ter (Em)love.

So I said I’m a (C)snow ball run ning, run ning down in to the (C)spring that’s com ing.

All this love melt ing un der (A)blue skies, belt ing out (C)sun light, shim mer ing (G)love.

Well, ba by, (C)I sur ren der to the (G)straw ber ry ice cream, (C)nev er ev er end of all this love.

Well, I (A)did n’t mean to do it, but there’s (D)no es cap ing your (C)love.

Ah.

These lines of (C)light ning mean we’re (G)nev er a lone, (Am7)nev er a lone, (CN.C.)no, no.

(G)Come on, (Am)come on, (C)move a lit tle (D)clos er.

(G)Come on, (Am)come on, I (C)want to hear you (D)whis per.

(G)Come on, (Am)come on, (C)set tle down in (D)side my (Em)love.

Ah.

(G)Come on, (Am)come on, (C)jump a lit tle (D)high er.

Come on, (Am)come on, if you (C)feel a lit tle (D)light er.

(G)Come on, (Am)come on, we (C)were once up on a (D)time in (Em)love.

We’re ac ci den tal ly in love,

ac ci den tal ly in love,

ac ci den tal ly in ac ci den tal ly in love,

ac ci den tal ly in love,

ac ci den tal ly in ac ci den tal ly… I’m in love, (I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love.) ac ci den tal ly.

I’m in love, (I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love.) ac ci den tal ly.

(G)Come on, (Am)come on, (C)spin a lit tle (D)tight er.

Come on, (Am)come on, and the (C)world’s a lit tle (D)bright er.

(G)Come on, (Am)come on, just (C)get your self in (D)side her (Em)love.

I’m in love.

Accidentally In Love by Counting Crows — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Accidentally In Love” by Counting Crows 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 G 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 "Accidentally In Love" 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 "Accidentally In Love"?: 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 "Accidentally In Love" use?: Just 9 chords: A, A7, Am, Am7, C, Csus2, D, Em, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Counting Crows songs work for kids?: Try "ROUND HERE", "MR. JONES", "WASHINGTON SQUARE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.