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It Must Be Love

· by Madness

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Lyrics

I nev er thought I’d miss you

half as much

as I do.

And I nev er thought I’d feel this way, the way I feel

a bout (G)you.

Soon as I wake up ev ’ry night,

ev ’ry (E)day,

I know that it’s (C)you I need to (D7)take the blues a way.

It must be love, love, (C)love.

It must be love, love, (C)love.

It Must Be Love by Madness — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It Must Be Love” by Madness 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 146 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is "It Must Be 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 "It Must Be 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.
How many chords does "It Must Be Love" use?: Just 11 chords: A, Am, Bm, C, D, D7, Dm, E, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Madness songs work for kids?: Try "Baggy Trousers", "It Must Be Love", "It Must Be Love". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.