I Forgot To Be Your Lover

by William Bell

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Lyrics

Have I (G)told

you I tak en the time to (Em)late ly that I love you?

all the bur Well, if I did n’t, dar lin’, I’m sor ry.

And have I done Did I reach out and hold ple you

in my lov ing arms,

(Am)oh, when you need ed me?

Now I (Em)re in’ al ize that you need love, too, and I’ll (G)spend my the life mak in’ up to a you.

Oh, I for got to be your lov er.

(D)And I’m (Em)sor

ry, I’m so sor

ry.

(G)told

Have I tak en the time to (Em)share with you I love you?

all the bur dens, if I did that love af fair?

sor ry.

And have I done Did I the lit tle sim ple things

in to show ing you

(Am)just how you much I care?

I’ve been (Em)work in’ for you do in’ all I can, and but (G)work all the time did n’t make me a man.

Oh, I for got to be your lov er.

(D)And I’m (Em)sor

ry, I’ll make it

ry.

up to you some how, ba by.

(C)I for (D)got to (Em)be (D)your lov er.

(C)I for (D)got to (Em)be (D)your lov er.

I Forgot To Be Your Lover by William Bell — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Forgot To Be Your Lover” by William Bell 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 E at 140 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 Forgot To Be Your Lover" 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 Forgot To Be Your Lover"?
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 Forgot To Be Your Lover" use?
Just 6 chords: Am, Bm, C, D, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.