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I Never Loved A Man

· by Aretha Franklin

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Lyrics

You’re a (F)no good

heart break er,

you’re a li ar and you’re (F)a cheat.

And I don’t (Bb)know why

I (C7)let you do these (Bb)things to (C7)me.

My friends keep (Bb)tell ing me

that you ain’t (Bb)no good.

But, (F)oh,

oh, (Bb)they don’t know

(Bb)that I’d (C7)leave you if I (C7)could.

I guess I’m up tight

and I’m stuck like glue.

’Cause I ain’t (F)nev er,

I ain’t nev er,

I ain’t nev er, no, (C7)no,

loved a man the way that I, I love (F)you.

Some time a (Bb)go I (F)thought

you had run (Bb)out of fools.

But I (Bb)was so (F)wrong,

you got the one you’ll nev er lose.

The way you treat (Bb)me is a (F)shame.

How could you (Bb)hurt me so (F)bad?

Ba by, you (Bb)know that I’m the best thing

that you (Bb)ev er had.

Kiss me once a gain.

Don’t you nev er, nev er say that we’re through

’cause I (F)ain’t nev (F7)er,

nev (F7)er,

nev er, no, no,

loved a man the way that I, I love (F)you.

I can’t sleep at night,

and I can’t e ven fight.

I guess I’ll nev er be free since you (C7)got

your hooks

in me.

Oh.

Yeah,

yeah.

I ain’t (Bb)nev er loved (F)a man,

I ain’t (F)nev er loved a man, ba by.

Ain’t nev (Bb)er had a (F)man hurt me so (Bb)bad, no.

(F)nev er loved a man, ba by.

Ain’t nev (Bb)er had a (F)man hurt me so (Bb)bad, no.

I Never Loved A Man by Aretha Franklin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Never Loved A Man” by Aretha Franklin 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 Bb at 135 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 Never Loved A Man" 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 Never Loved A Man"?: 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 Never Loved A Man" use?: Just 9 chords: Ab7, Bb, Bb7, C, C7, Eb, F, F7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Aretha Franklin songs work for kids?: Try "AIN'T NO WAY", "A Natural Woman", "FREEWAY OF LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.