If Loving You Is Wrong I Don't Want To Be Right

by Luther Ingram

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If (Em)lov in’ you is wrong, I don’t (G)want to be right.

with you, If (Cmaj7)be ing ing got right means be ing with out you, I’d (Am7)rath er live a (G)wrong do ing (Cmaj7)life.

Your (Em)ma ma and dad dy say to it’s a shame, it’s a (Em)down tle ness right dis grace.

But (Cmaj7)long as I got you by my side I don’t (Am7)care what your (G)peo ple say.

Your (Am7)friends tell you it’s no your fu love ture in (Em)lov ing a mar ried man.

If (Am7)I can’t see you try ing to hold want on to, to the (Em)best thing I ev I can.

had?

If (Cmaj7)lov in’ you is wrong, I don’t (Em)want to be right.

If (Cmaj7)lov in’ you is wrong, I don’t (Em7)want to be right.

(Em)Am I wrong to fall I so (G)deep ly in love with you, If (Cmaj7)know ing I got a and two ing lit tle dren de (Am7)pend er ing a (G)on me, ing (Cmaj7)too?

But (Em)am ma I dad dy say to hun ger shame, for the (Em)gen tle ness of your touch,

know (Cmaj7)ing I got some one else at home I who (Am7)needs me your (G)just as much?

And (Am7)are you wrong to no your fu love ture in (Em)to a a mar ried man?

And (Am7)am I wrong for try ing to hold want on to, to the (Em)best thing I ev I er had?

If (Cmaj7)lov in’ you is wrong, I don’t (Em)want to be right.

If (Cmaj7)lov in’ you is wrong, I don’t (Em7)want to be right.

(Em7)want to be right.

And (Em)I don’t want to be right if it (Cmaj7)means be ing with out you.

(Em)I don’t want to be right if it (Cmaj7)means be ing with out you.

If Loving You Is Wrong I Don't Want To Be Right by Luther Ingram — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If Loving You Is Wrong I Don't Want To Be Right by Luther Ingram 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 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "If Loving You Is Wrong I Don't Want To Be Right" 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 "If Loving You Is Wrong I Don't Want To Be Right"?
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 "If Loving You Is Wrong I Don't Want To Be Right" use?
Just 9 chords: Am7, Am9, B7, Bm, C, Cmaj7, Em, Em7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.