Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love

· by Charles Mingus

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Lyrics

I was (Fmaj9)young

and (C)care free,

not a (Fmaj9)song

had found my soul.

Lost in (D7#5)blues,

jazz and (C7#5)rag time,

no (Fmaj7)sound had got to my (A)mood.

I was (Gm9)search ing

for my (C)mel o dy, love (Ab)blues (G6)that (Gbmaj7)gets (C7#11)me (Fmaj7)wooed.

(Eb)All

a (Ab6)lone,

sad (Db)clown with his cir cus closed (Gbmaj7)down.

(B7)Lost on my mer ry go (Emaj7)round

came a mel o (G)dy

in my (Cmaj7)heart so (A7#5)yearn ing.

(G)Taught me to hear mu sic out of (Cmaj7)love,

(Gb9)from the (Fmaj9)soul,

for this (Bb)life

we all (Am7)live

in fi (D)nite

with the (G)lov er and be (C)lov ed,

as (Ab)one (G6)El (Gbmaj7)ling (C7#11)ton (F9)sound of love.

Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love by Charles Mingus — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love” by Charles Mingus 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 Bb at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Duke Ellington's Sound Of 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 "Duke Ellington's Sound Of 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.
What other Charles Mingus songs work for kids?: Try "Better Get Hit In Your Soul", "Boogie Stop Shuffle", "Celia". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.