For The Love Of You

by The Isley Brothers

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Lyrics

Drift ing on a mem o ry;

ain’t no place I’d the rath er be than with to you,

lov ing and you.

Day will make a way for night.

All we need is can dle light and a can song,

well, soft and lov long,

well.

Glad might to be

rid here a lone with a lov er un (Ab)like no with oth er.

It Sad to see

a new ho (Fm7)ri zon slow ly (G7)com ing that of in to view.

I wan na be (Abmaj7)liv ing

for the love (G)of you.

All that I’m (Abmaj7)giv ing is for the love (G)of you.

Love ly as a ray of sun

that es in se the morn ing comes; You’re the to me,

lov ing I me.

Smooth er than a gen tle breeze

flow ing through my mind with ease, what I can be,

Yeah, love is lov real,

ooh.

Love might to be

rid sign the waves of your love, en could (Ab)chant ed with your touch.

It seems to me

’cause we can (Fm7)sail to geth er (G7)bout all that of mys ter y.

I wan na be (Abmaj7)liv ing

for the love (G)of you.

All that I’m (Abmaj7)giv ing is for the love (G)of you.

I wan na be (Abmaj7)liv ing

for the love (G)of you.

All that I’m (Abmaj7)giv ing is for the love (G)of you.

For The Love Of You by The Isley Brothers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “For The Love Of You by The Isley Brothers 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 100 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 "For The Love Of You" 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 "For The Love Of You"?
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 "For The Love Of You" use?
Just 9 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Cmin, Ebmaj7, Ebmaj9, Fm7, G7, Gaug, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Isley Brothers songs work for kids?
Try "DON'T SAY GOODNIGHT", "SHOUT", "IT'S YOUR THING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.