Is "Burning 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 "Burning 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 "Burning Love" use?

Just 8 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bb, Bb7, Cm, Eb, Eb7, Ebpow. Take it one section at a time.

What other Elvis Presley songs work for kids?

Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Burning Love

· by Elvis Presley

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Lyrics

(Eb)Lord a might hoo, y, (Ab)I feel my tem p’ra ture ris ing

high er and high er; I (Ab)it’s burn ing through to my soul.

Ba by, ba by, ba by, (Ab)you’re gon na set me on fi re,

yeah.

My brain just is flam ing and (Ab)I don’t know which (Bb)I way to go, (Burn ing, yeah, ing, burn ing), ’cause your (Cm)kiss es (Bb)lift me high er like the (Cm)sweet song (Bb)of a choir.

You (Cm)light my (Bb)morn ing sky with (Bb7sus)burn ing love.

(Eb)Ooh hoo might hoo, y, (Ab)I feel my tem p’ra ture ris ing.

Help me; I’m flam ing.

I (Ab)must be a hun dred and nine.

Burn by, ing, burn ba ing, (Ab)burn ing; na noth ing can cool me,

mm.

I brain just might turn to smoke, (Ab)I don’t know but (Bb)I feel to fine.

(Burn ing, burn ing, burn ing), ’cause your (Cm)kiss es (Bb)lift me high er like the (Cm)sweet song (Bb)of a choir.

You (Cm)light my (Bb)morn ing sky with (Bb7sus)burn ing love.

(Burn ing love.)

(Bb7sus)(Burn ing love.)

It’s com ing close; the (Ab)flames are now lick ing my bod y.

Won’t you help me?

I (Ab)feel like I’m slip ping a way, hey.

It’s hard to breathe

and my chest is just a (Eb)heav ing.

Lord have mer cy, (Ab)burn ing a hole in me,

yeah,

’cause your (Cm)kiss es (Bb)lift me high er like the (Cm)sweet song (Bb)of the choir.

You (Cm)light my (Bb)morn ing sky with (Bb7sus)burn ing love (burn ing love), a burn ing love (burn ing love).

I’m just a (Eb)hunk, a hunk of burn ing (Ab)love.

I’m just a (Eb)(hunk, a hunk of burn ing (Ab)love).

I’m just a (Eb)hunk, a hunk of (Eb7)burn ing (Ab7)love.

I’m just a (Eb)hunk, a hunk of burn ing

(Ab7)love.

Burning Love by Elvis Presley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Burning Love” by Elvis Presley 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 Ab at 140 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Burning 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 "Burning 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 "Burning Love" use?: Just 8 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bb, Bb7, Cm, Eb, Eb7, Ebpow. Take it one section at a time.
What other Elvis Presley songs work for kids?: Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.