Is "I And Love And 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 "I And Love And 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 "I And Love And You" use?

Just 6 chords: A, Bm, D, Em, F#m, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other The Avett Brothers songs work for kids?

Try "FEBRUARY SEVEN", "SWEPT AWAY", "NOVEMBER BLUE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

I And Love And You

· by The Avett Brothers

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Lyrics

Load the car and (G)write the note;

grab your bag and (G)grab your coat.

Tell the ones that (G)need to know:

(Bm)we are (A)head ed north.

(D)One foot in and one foot back,

but it don’t pay to (G)live like (D)that.

So I cut the ties and I (G)jumped the tracks,

for (Bm)nev er to re turn.

Ah, (D)Brook lyn, Brook lyn, (G)take me in.

Are you a ware the (G)shape I’m in?

My hands, they shake; my (G)head, it spins.

Ah, Brook lyn, Brook lyn, (G)take me in.

(D)When at first I learned to (D)speak,

like I used of all my words to (D)fight

with him and her and you and me.

Oh, but it’s (Bm)such a waste of time.

Yeah, it’s (Bm)such a waste of (G)time.

That (D)wom an, she’s got eyes that (D)shine

like a pair of sto len pol ished (D)dimes.

She asked to dance; I said it’s fine.

Oh, but it’s (Bm)such a waste of time.

Yeah, it’s (Bm)such a waste of (G)time.

That

I’ll (Bm)see you in the morn ing time.

Ah,

Three (D)words that be came (G)hard to (D)say:

(Bm)‘I’ and (A)‘love’ and (G)‘you.’

What (D)you were then, I am to (D)day;

look (Bm)at the things I (G)do.

Ah, (D)Brook lyn, Brook lyn, (G)take me in.

Are you a ware the (G)shape I’m in?

My hands, they shake; my (G)head, it spins.

Ah, Brook lyn, Brook lyn, (G)take me in.

(D)Brook lyn, Brook lyn, (G)take me in.

Are you a ware the (G)shape I’m in?

My hands, they shake; my (G)head, it spins.

Ah, Brook lyn, Brook lyn, (G)take me in.

Dumbed down and numbed by (G)time and age,

your dreams to catch the world, the (D)cage.

The high way sets the trav ’ler’s (D)stage.

All (Bm)ex its look the same.

Three (D)words that be came (G)hard to (D)say:

(Bm)‘I’ and (A)‘love’ and (G)‘you;’

(Bm)‘I’ and (A)‘love’ and (G)‘you’.

I And Love And You by The Avett Brothers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I And Love And You” by The Avett 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 D at 69 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 "I And Love And 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 "I And Love And 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 "I And Love And You" use?: Just 6 chords: A, Bm, D, Em, F#m, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Avett Brothers songs work for kids?: Try "FEBRUARY SEVEN", "SWEPT AWAY", "NOVEMBER BLUE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.