I'm In The Mood For Love

by Dorothy Fields

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Lyrics

(Cmaj7)Love ly in ter lude!

(Bdim7)Most ro man tic mood (Am7)and your at ti tude is (G7)right, dear.

(Am)Sweet (Dm7)heart!

(G7)You have me un der a (C6)spell!

(Cmaj7)Now my dream is real!

(Bdim)That is why I feel (Am7)such a strong ap peal to (E)night!

(C7)Some how,

all my rea son takes (A9)flight,

(G9)dear.

(C)I’m in the mood for (Dm7)love,

(G7)sim ply be cause you’re (C)near me,

(Ebm6)fun ny, but when you’re (Dm7)near me,

(G7)I’m in the mood for (G7)love.

(C)Heav en is in your (Dm7)eyes,

(G7)bright as the stars we’re (C)un der.

(Ebm6)Oh, is it an y (Dm7)won der

(G7)I’m in the mood for (C)love?

(G7)Why stop to think of (A7)wheth er

(G7)this lit tle dream might (C)fade?

(B7)We’ve put our hearts to (Em)geth er,

(D7)now we are one, (G7)I’m not a fraid!

(C)If there’s a cloud a (Dm7)bove,

(G7)if it should rain we’ll (C)let it,

(Ebm6)but for to night, for (Dm)get it!

(G7)I’m in the mood for (G9)love.

(C)I’m in the mood for (Dm7)love,

(G7)sim ply be cause you’re (C)near me,

(Ebm6)fun ny, but when you’re (Dm7)near me,

(G7)I’m in the mood for (G7)love.

(C)Heav en is in your (Dm7)eyes,

(G7)bright as the stars we’re (C)un der.

(Ebm6)Oh, is it an y (Dm7)won der

(G7)I’m in the mood for (C)love?

(G7)Why stop to think of (A7)wheth er

(G7)this lit tle dream might (C)fade?

(B7)We’ve put our hearts to (Em)geth er,

(D7)now we are one, (G7)I’m not a fraid!

(C)If there’s a cloud a (Dm7)bove,

(G7)if it should rain we’ll (C)let it,

(Ebm6)but for to night, for (Dm)get it!

(G7)I’m in the mood for (G9)love.

(C)love.

I'm In The Mood For Love by Dorothy Fields — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I'm In The Mood For Love by Dorothy Fields 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 C at 120 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'm In The Mood For Love" 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'm In The Mood For Love"?
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.
What other Dorothy Fields songs work for kids?
Try "I Can't Give You Anything But Love", "I'm In The Mood For Love". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.