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Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy

· by Queen

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Lyrics

(Eb)I can dim the lights and sing you (Cm)songs full of sad things, (Fm)we can do the (Ab)tan go (Bb)just for (Eb)two.

(Eb)I can ser e nade and gent ly (Cm)play will on your heart strings, just (Fm)be your Val en (Abm)ti no (Bb7)just for (Eb)you.

(Come on and (Bb)get it) (Eb)Ooh

(Bb)love,

(Cm)Ooh,

(Gm)lov (Ab)er (Eb)boy,

what you doin’ to (G)night, hey boy?

Set ’ry (Gm)my a larm, turn on my charm, that’s be (Fm)cause I’m a good old (Abm)fash ioned (Bb7)lov er (Eb)boy.

(Abm)Ooh,

let me feel your (Eb7)heart beat, (grow fast er, fast er) (Abm)Ooh,

can you feel my (Cb)love heat, come on and sit on my (Cb)hot seat of (Gb7)love, and tell me (Cb)how do you (Bb)feel right af ter (Eb)all.

I’d like for you and (Ab)I to go ro (Gm)manc (Cm)ing, (Fm)say the word, your (Abm)wish is (Bb7)my com (Eb)mand.

(Eb)Ooh

(Bb)love,

(Cm)Ooh

(Gm)lov (Ab)er (Eb)boy,

what’re you doin’ to (Cm)night, hey boy?

(Cm)Write my (Gm)let ter, (Cm)feel much (Gm)bet ter, and (Fm)use my fan (Abm)cy pat ter on the (Bb7)tel e phone.

(Eb)When I’m not with you, think of you al ways.

miss those (Bb7)I miss you.

sum mer nights.)

(Eb)When I’m not with you, (Bbm7)think of me al ways, I (F7)love you,

(Bb7)love you.

(Fm)Hey boy, where did you get it from?

Hey boy, where did you go?

I learned my pas sion in the (Abm)good old fash ioned (Bb7)school of lov er (Eb)boy.

(Fm)’cause I’m a good old (Abm)fash ioned

lov er (Eb)boy.

Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy by Queen — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy” by Queen 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 98 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 "Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy" 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 "Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy"?: 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 "Good Old-fashioned Lover Boy" use?: Just 15 chords: Ab, Abm, Bb, Bb7, Bbm7, C7, Cb, Cm, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Queen songs work for kids?: Try "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY", "BICYCLE RACE", "SOMEBODY TO LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.