Is "I Want To Know What Love Is" 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 Want To Know What Love Is"?

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 Want To Know What Love Is" use?

Just 6 chords: Am, C, D, D7, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other Foreigner songs work for kids?

Try "WAITING FOR A GIRL LIKE YOU", "SAY YOU WILL", "HOT BLOODED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

I Want To Know What Love Is

· by Foreigner

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Lyrics

I’ve got ta take a lit tle time,

a lit tle (C)time to think things (Em)o ver.

I bet ter read be tween the lines,

in case I (C)need it when I’m old er.

Now, this na moun tain I must climb

feels like the (C)world up on my shoul ders.

Through the clouds I (D)see love (G)shine.

It keeps me (C)warm as life grows (Em)cold er.

In my (Am)life

there’s been (D)heart ache and (Am)pain.

I don’t know if I can (D)face (Am)it a gain.

Can’t stop now.

I’ve (D)trav eled (Am)so far

to (C)change (G)this (Am)lone (G)ly (C)life.

I want to know what love is.

I want you (Em)to show me.

I want to feel what (Em)love is.

I know you (Em)can show me.

I’m this na take a lit tle time,

a lit tle (C)time to look a round me.

I’ve got no where (D)left to (G)hide.

It looks like (C)love has fi n’lly (Em)found me.

In my (Am)life

there’s been (D)heart ache and (Am)pain.

I don’t know if I can (D)face (Am)it a gain.

Can’t stop now.

I’ve (D)trav eled (Am)so far

to (C)change (G)this (Am)lone (G)ly (C)life.

I want to know what love is.

I want you (Em)to show me.

I want to feel what (Em)love is.

I know you (Em)can show me.

me.

I Want To Know What Love Is by Foreigner — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Want To Know What Love Is” by Foreigner 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 G at 80 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with block chords in your left hand — you'll cycle through six chords in the key of G, and most of them sit comfortably under your fingers with minimal hand movement. Pay special attention to the shift from D to D7; that small change of one note adds real emotional weight, so land it cleanly. At 80 BPM the tempo is forgiving, but that slow pace means every hesitation between chord changes will be noticeable, so practice your left hand alone first, moving smoothly from Em to C to G to D until the transitions feel automatic. Once that's solid, layer in the right-hand melody — it's mostly stepwise motion, so you can focus on playing it expressively rather than just hitting correct notes. This is the song that will teach you how powerful a simple, well-timed chord change can feel.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I Want To Know What Love Is" 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 Want To Know What Love Is"?: 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 Want To Know What Love Is" use?: Just 6 chords: Am, C, D, D7, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Foreigner songs work for kids?: Try "WAITING FOR A GIRL LIKE YOU", "SAY YOU WILL", "HOT BLOODED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.