Is "Any 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 "Any 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 "Any Love" use?

Just 27 chords: A, Ab, Abmaj7, Am, Asus4, B, B7, Bb, +19 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Luther Vandross songs work for kids?

Try "THERE'S NOTHING BETTER THAN LOVE", "TAKE YOU OUT", "HERE AND NOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Any Love

· by Luther Vandross

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Lyrics

I speak to my (Cmaj7)self some times

and I (Bsus)say, “Oh my,

in a lot of ways you’re a (B)luck y guy.

And oh,

now all you need is a (Bsus)chance to try an y love.”

And

in my heart ’ry there’s a (Bsus)need to shout.

Dy ing, scream ing, cry ing to (B7)let me out, yeah,

are all those feel ings some that (Bsus)want to touch an y love.

Ooh,

what a world for the (Em)lone ly guy.

Some times I feel I’m gon na (Em)lose my mind, my mind,

Can an y bod y tell me just (Em)where to find an y love,

an y love?

You know

ev er (G)y one needs a (Am)love no (Em7)doubt, an y love,

an y love.

And

ev er (G)y bod y feels a (Am)lone with (Em7)out an y love,

an y love.

And I (Fmaj7)know there’s a love wait ing

to en ter my (Gsus)life,

come in to my (Gsus)life.

in my Ev ’ry day a (Bsus)as I live,

Dy I try to think ing to (B7)pos i tive.

Hey,

are all I pray for some one (Bsus)good to give an y love.

Ooh,

love is sweet for and (Em)so di vine.

And I can’t wait for my love (Em)light to shine, to shine.

Can an y bod y tell me where (Em)I can find an y love,

an y love?

You know

ev er (G)y one needs a (Am)love no (Em7)doubt, an y love,

an y love.

And

ev er (G)y bod y feels a (Am)lone with (Em7)out an y love,

an y love.

And I (Fmaj7)know there’s a love wait ing

to en ter my (Gsus)life,

come in to my (Gsus)life.

(Gsus)life.

Sud den ly, out of the (Bb)clear blue sky,

lone ly tears start to (Bb)fill my eyes.

I get weak but I re (Eb)fuse to cry.

I’ve got to keep (Ab)hold ing on

I’ve got to be (Gsus)ver y (G)strong to keep (Asus)hold ing on.

Ev er (A)y one needs a (Bm7)love, no (F#m7)doubt, an y love,

an y love.

Oh,

ev er (A)y bod y feels a (Bm)lone with (F#m7)out an y love,

an y (F#7)love.

And I (G)know, I know, I know, I know now she’ll come in to my (Asus)life,

in to my (Asus)life.

Ooh.

Ev er (A)y one needs a (Bm7)love, no (F#m7)doubt, an y love,

an y love.

Oh,

ev er (A)y bod y feels a (Bm)lone with (F#m7)out an y love,

an y (F#7)love.

And I (G)know, I know, I know, I know now she’ll come in to my (Asus)life,

in to my (Asus)life.

Ooh.

Any Love by Luther Vandross — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Any Love” by Luther Vandross 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 C at 88 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 "Any 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 "Any 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 "Any Love" use?: Just 27 chords: A, Ab, Abmaj7, Am, Asus4, B, B7, Bb, +19 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Luther Vandross songs work for kids?: Try "THERE'S NOTHING BETTER THAN LOVE", "TAKE YOU OUT", "HERE AND NOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.