Is "I Want You Back/abc/ The Love You Save" 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 You Back/abc/ The Love You Save"?

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 You Back/abc/ The Love You Save" use?

Just 19 chords: Ab, Abm, Abm7, B, Bbm, Bbm7, Bbm9, C, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other The Jackson 5 songs work for kids?

Try "THE LOVE YOU SAVE", "MAYBE TOMORROW", "ABC". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

I Want You Back/abc/ The Love You Save

· by The Jackson 5

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Lyrics

(Ab)When I had you to my self, I (Db)did n’t want you a round.

Those (Fm)pret ty fac es al ways made you (Bbm7)stand out (Eb7)in a crowd.

Then some one picked you from the bunch, one (Db)glance was all it took.

(Fm)Now it’s (Ab)much too late for me to (Ab)take a sec ond look.

(Ab)Oh, (Eb)ba by, (Fm)give me one more chance (to (Bbm7)show you that (Db)I love you.) (Fm)Won’t (Cm)you (Dbmaj7)please (Ab)let (Bbm9)me back in your heart.

Oh, (Eb)dar ling, I was blind to (Db)let you go,

but (Fm)now (Cm)since (Dbmaj7)I (Ab)see (Bbm)you (Db)in his arms, I want you back.

Yes, I do now.

I want you back, ooh, ooh, ba by, I want you back.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I want you back.

Na, na, na, na.

You (Ab)went to school to (Db)learn, girl, things you (Ab)nev er, nev er knew be (Db)fore, like (Ab)“I” be fore “E” ex cept af ter “C” and why (Ab)two plus two makes four.

Now, now, now I’m gon na teach you

all a bout love, dear.

(Ab)Sit your self down; (Db)take a seat; (Ab)all you got ta do is re (Db)peat af ter me: (Ab)A B C eas y as (Ab)1 2 3 ah sim ple as (Ab)Do Re Mi; A B C; (Ab)1 2 3; ba by, (Db)you and me, (Ab)girl.

Hold on.

“S” is for save (Ab)it.

“T” is for take (Ab)it (Eb)slow.

“O” is for oh (Ab)no.

“P” is for please, please don’t (Gb)go; the love you (B)save may be your (Abm7)own.

Some day you (B)may be all a lone.

Stop it, ba by, oo, (Bbm)you’d (Db7sus)bet ter (Gb)stop, the love you (B)save may be your (Abm)own.

(B)Dar lin’, (Db7sus)take it (Bbm7)slow or (Ebm)some day you’ll be (B)all a (Bbm)lone.

You (Db)bet ter (Gb)stop, the love you (B)save may be your (Abm)own.

(B)Dar lin’, (Db7)look both (Bbm)ways be (Db)fore you (Ebm)cross me.

You’re (B)head ed (Abm)for a (Bbm)dan ger (Gb)zone.

I Want You Back/abc/ The Love You Save by The Jackson 5 — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Want You Back/abc/ The Love You Save” by The Jackson 5 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 90 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 Want You Back/abc/ The Love You Save" 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 You Back/abc/ The Love You Save"?: 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 You Back/abc/ The Love You Save" use?: Just 19 chords: Ab, Abm, Abm7, B, Bbm, Bbm7, Bbm9, C, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Jackson 5 songs work for kids?: Try "THE LOVE YOU SAVE", "MAYBE TOMORROW", "ABC". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.