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Bold As Love

· by John Mayer

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Lyrics

An ger,

(Eb)he smiles tow ’ring in shin y me tal lic pur ple (Db)ar mor.

Queen (Ab)Jeal ous y, en vy waits be hind him.

Her (Fm)fi er y green gown sneers (Db)at the grass y (Ab)ground.

Blue are the life giv ing wa ters tak en for (Bbm)grant ed.

They quiet ly (Gb)un der stand.

The (Db)once hap py tur quoise ar mies (Ab)lay op po site, read y,

but won der why the (Gb)fight is on.

But they’re all,

they’re bold as love.

Yeah, they’re all,

they’re bold as love.

They’re all,

they’re bold as love.

(Db)Just ask the (Ab)ax is.

My (Ab)red’s

so (Eb)con fi dent that he flash es tro phies of (Fm)war

and rib bons of eu pho ri a.

Or ange is a young, full of dar ing, but

it’s ver y un stead y for the (Db)first go round.

My yel low in this case is not so mel low.

In (Bbm)fact I’m try’n’ to say it’s (Gb)fright ened like me.

And all these e mo tions of mine keep hold ing me from (Bbm)giv ing my life to a (Gb)rain bow like (G)you.

But I,

I’m bold,

I’m bold as love.

Yeah, I’m bold,

I’m bold as love,

yeah.

I’m bold,

I’m bold as love.

(Db)Just ask the (Ab)ax is.

He knows, he knows, he know, he knows ev ’ry thing.

I’m bold, I’m bold as love,

yeah.

I’m bold, I’m bold as love.

Oh, ba by, talk in’ to you.

I’m bold, I’m bold as love, yeah.

Bold As Love by John Mayer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Bold As Love” by John Mayer 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 Db at 125 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 "Bold As 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 "Bold As 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 "Bold As Love" use?: Just 16 chords: A, Ab, B, Bbm, C, Db, Dbsus2, E, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Mayer songs work for kids?: Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.