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He's Sure The Boy I Love

· by Carole King

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(Eb)He does n’t look like a mov ie star,

he does n’t drive a Cad il lac car, he (Ab)sure ain’t the boy I’ve been dream in’ of, but he’s sure the boy I love.

(Bb7)Let me tell ya now, (Eb)he’ll nev er be a big bus’ ness man,

he al ways buys on the in stall ment plan, he (Ab)sure ain’t the boy I’ve been dream in’ of, but he’s sure the boy I love.

When he holds me tight,

(Ab)ev ’ry thing’s right,

cra zy as it seems.

I’m his, what (Bb7)ev er he is,

and (Ab)I for get all of my (Bb7)dreams.

Now ev ’ry bod y knows that (Eb)he does n’t hang dia monds ’round my neck

and all he’s got’s an un em ploy ment check.

He (Ab)sure ain’t the boy I’ve been dream in’ of, but he’s sure the boy I love.

(Eb)He does n’t look like a mov ie star,

he does n’t drive a Cad il lac car, he (Ab)sure ain’t the boy I’ve been dream in’ of, but he’s sure the boy I love.

(Bb7)Let me tell ya now, (Eb)he’ll nev er be a big bus’ ness man,

he al ways buys on the in stall ment plan, he (Ab)sure ain’t the boy I’ve been dream in’ of, but he’s sure the boy I love.

When he holds me tight,

(Ab)ev ’ry thing’s right,

cra zy as it seems.

I’m his, what (Bb7)ev er he is,

and (Ab)I for get all of my (Bb7)dreams.

Now ev ’ry bod y knows that (Eb)he does n’t hang dia monds ’round my neck

and all he’s got’s an un em ploy ment check.

He (Ab)sure ain’t the boy I’ve been dream in’ of, but he’s sure the boy I love.

He's Sure The Boy I Love by Carole King — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “He's Sure The Boy I Love” by Carole King 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 76 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 "He's Sure The Boy I 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 "He's Sure The Boy I 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 "He's Sure The Boy I Love" use?: Just 5 chords: Ab, Bb7, Cm, Eb, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Carole King songs work for kids?: Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.