How Can We Be Lovers

by Michael Bolton

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(Bm7)How can we (G)be lov ers if we (A)can’t be (D)friends?

(Em)How can we (C)start o ver when the (G)fight in’ nev (A)er ends, ba by?

(Bm)How can we (G)make love if we can’t make a (Bm)mends?

(Em7)How can we (D)be lov ers if we (G)can’t be, (A)can’t be friends?

Look at (E)us now.

Look at us, ba by.

Still tryin’ to work it out.

got Nev er did it right.

to say.

We must (G)be fools.

We must be cra zy.

(B)Whoa, whoa.

There’s it (E)been com mu ni (F#)ca tion.

(F#)Whoa, (B)whoa.

It’s a (G#m)“no win” sit u (F#)a tion.

(Bm)How can we (G)be lov ers if we (A)can’t be (D)friends?

(Em)How can we (C)start o ver when the (G)fight in’ nev (A)er ends, ba by?

(Bm)How can we (G)make love if we can’t make a (Bm)mends?

Tell me, (Em)how can we (D)be lov ers if we (G)can’t be, (A)can’t be friends?

We lie (E)a wake.

Dis cord be tween us.

We’re just not talk in’.

We got so er much it right.

to say.

Let’s break (G)these chains.

Our love can free us.

(B)Whoa, whoa.

Ain’t it (E)time we start ed (F#)try in’?

(F#)Whoa, (B)whoa.

Can I (G#m)stop this love from (F#)dy in’?

(Bm)How can we (G)be lov ers if we (A)can’t be (D)friends?

(Em)How can we (C)start o ver when the (G)fight in’ nev (A)er ends, ba by?

(Bm)How can we (G)make love if we can’t make a (Bm)mends?

Tell me, (Em)how can we (D)be lov ers if we (G)can’t be, (A)can’t be friends?

(G)Ba

by.

(C)How can we be (G)lov ers?

(Bm)Ba (G)by.

(A)Chanc es (Bm)are that we can (G)make (D)it.

We can work it out.

(Dm)How can we (Bb)be lov ers if we (C)can’t be (F)friends?

(Gm)How can we (Eb)start o ver if the (Bb)fight in’ nev (C)er ends, ba by?

(Dm)How can we (Bb)make love if we can’t make a (Dm)mends?

(Gm)How can we (F)be lov ers if we (Bb)can’t be, (C)can’t be friends?

(Dm)How can we (Bb)be lov ers if we (C)can’t be (F)friends?

(Gm)How can we (Eb)start o ver if the (Bb)fight in’ nev (C)er ends, ba by?

(Dm)How can we (Bb)make love if we can’t make a (Dm)mends?

(Gm)How can we (F)be lov ers if we (Bb)can’t be, (C)can’t be friends?

How Can We Be Lovers by Michael Bolton — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “How Can We Be Lovers” by Michael Bolton 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 D 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 "How Can We Be Lovers" 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 "How Can We Be Lovers"?
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.