Is "I Call It 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 "I Call It 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 "I Call It Love" use?

Just 13 chords: Abmaj7, Amaj9, Bbmaj9, Bbmin, Cbmaj9, Db, Dbmaj7, Eb, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Lionel Richie songs work for kids?

Try "ALL NIGHT LONG", "EASY", "STUCK ON YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

I Call It Love

· by Lionel Richie

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Lyrics

I look at you, you look at me.

(You can’t tell me you ain’t (Eb)feel in’ but ter flies.) It’s ob vi ous there’s some chem is try.

(I think I know it when it (Eb)feels so right.) Girl, I want ed so long to know.

Now you’re tell in’ me you got ta let it go.

(Bbm11)(Don’t tell me I have to (Db)start all o (Eb)ver a gain.) I nev er thought this day would come.

(This is some thing that I (Eb)want ed in my life.) I re al ize let (Abmaj7)us that you’re the one.

(And you’re tell in’ me it’s (Eb)time to say good bye).

What’s in side of my heart, it ain’t gon na change, so it should n't be so (Eb)eas y to walk a way.

(Bbm11)(You feel it, I feel it, (Db)let’s not pre (Eb)tend.) May be (Dbmaj7)I don’t know what (Abmaj7)love is, (Fm7)may be I’m a (Eb)fool.

I just (Dbmaj7)know what I’m (Abmaj7)feel in’, and it’s (Fm7)all be cause of (Eb)you.

(Dbmaj7)Don’t tell me (Abmaj7)I don’t know, (Fm7)I want the (Eb)truth.

’Cause (Bbm11)they call it, we call it, (Db)you call it, (Eb)I call it (Dbmaj7)love.

It’s so clear for you to see.

(This (Don’t let no bod y (Eb)tell you what to do.) Why they can’t just let (Abmaj7)us be hap the py.

(And you’re (I don’t wan na (Eb)find some bod y new.) If you know of what’s real it ly in your heart, then it don’t n't let them (Eb)tear y us walk part.

(’Cause (Bbm11)you feel it, I feel it, (Db)don’t say we’re (Eb)through.) May be (Dbmaj7)I don’t know what (Abmaj7)love is, (Fm7)may be I’m a (Eb)fool.

I just (Dbmaj7)know what I’m (Abmaj7)feel in’, and it’s (Fm7)all be cause of (Eb)you.

(Dbmaj7)Don’t tell me (Abmaj7)I don’t know, (Fm7)I want the (Eb)truth.

’Cause (Bbm11)they call it, we call it, (Db)you call it, (Eb)I call it (Dbmaj7)love.

It’s so clear for you to see.

(Gbmaj7)love.

We have a (Dbmaj7)bond that’s un break a (Abmaj7)ble, and it’s not time to (Ebmaj7)let it go.

(Amaj9)(We’re (Bbmaj9)in (Cbmaj9)love.) And now that we (Gbmaj9)know it’s real,

we’re gon na (Eb7sus)let it show to the whole world that I’m yours for ev er, and you’re my (Dbmaj7)girl.

(And you are my You’re my (Bbm11)ev ’ry thing.

Oh, I don’t (Eb)know.

May be (Abmaj7)I don’t know what love is, (Fm7)may be I’m a (Eb)fool.

I just (Dbmaj7)know what I’m (Abmaj7)feel in’, and it’s (Fm7)all be cause of (Eb)you.

(Dbmaj7)Don’t tell me (Abmaj7)I don’t know, (Fm7)I want the (Eb)truth.

’Cause (Bbm11)they call it, we call it, (Eb)you call it, I call it May be (Abmaj7)love.

don’t know what love is, (Fm7)may be I’m a (Eb)fool.

I just (Dbmaj7)know what I’m (Abmaj7)feel in’, and it’s (Fm7)all be cause of (Eb)you.

(Dbmaj7)Don’t tell me (Abmaj7)I don’t know, (Fm7)I want the (Eb)truth.

’Cause (Bbm11)they call it, we call it, (Eb)you call it, I call it May be (Eb)you call it, I call it (Dbmaj7)love.

(Eb)I call it love.

I Call It Love by Lionel Richie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Call It Love” by Lionel Richie 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 Db at 92 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 Call It 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 "I Call It 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 "I Call It Love" use?: Just 13 chords: Abmaj7, Amaj9, Bbmaj9, Bbmin, Cbmaj9, Db, Dbmaj7, Eb, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Lionel Richie songs work for kids?: Try "ALL NIGHT LONG", "EASY", "STUCK ON YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.