Is "Let's Get It On" 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 "Let's Get It On"?

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 "Let's Get It On" use?

Just 6 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Eb, Fm, Gm. Take it one section at a time.

What other Marvin Gaye songs work for kids?

Try "I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE", "GOT TO GIVE IT UP", "MERCY, MERCY ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Let's Get It On

· by Marvin Gaye

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Lyrics

(Eb)I’ve been real ly try in’, ba by,

try in’ to (Gm)hold back this feel (Ab)in’ for so long.

And if (Gm)you feel like I feel, ba by, (Eb)then come on, on, come (Ab)on.

Ooh, let’s get it (Eb)on.

Ow,

ba by.

Let’s get it (Eb)on.

Let’s love (Ab)ba by,

let’s get it (Eb)on.

Sug ar,

let’s get it (Eb)on.

Ooh.

We’re all sen si tive peo ple

with so much to give.

Un der (Ab)stand ing Sug ar,

(Gm)since we got to be,

let’s live.

I love you.

(Eb)There’s

noth in’ wrong with me lov in’ (Eb)you.

Ba by, no no.

And (Eb)giv in’ your self to me can nev er be wrong

if the love is true.

(Gm)Oh, ba by

(Bb7)ooh.

Don’t you know how sweet and won der ful life can be.

Ooh, ooh.

I’m ask in’ you, ba by, to get it on with me.

(Gm)Ooh, ooh,

ooh.

I ain’t goin’ to wor ry.

I ain’t goin’ to push.

(Gm)I won’t push you, ba by.

Just (Ab)come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, ba by, stop beat in’ ’round the bush.

Hey,

let’s get (Eb)it on.

Ooh, ooh.

Let’s get it (Eb)on.

You know what I’m (Ab)talk in’ a bout.

Come on, ba by.

Hey, hey,

let your love come out.

If you (Ab)be lieve in love, let’s get it on.

Ooh.

(Bb7)Let’s get it on, ba by, this (Gm)min ute.

Oh, yeah, let’s get it on.

Ee,

please (Eb)get it on.

Hey, hey.

(Ab)Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, dar lin’, stop beat in’ ’round the bush.

Oh,

gon na get it on.

Right with you, ba by, I want to get it on.

(Gm)You don’t have to wor ry that it’s wrong.

If the spir it moves you, let me groove you.

Good, let your love come down,

oh.

Get it (Bb7)on, come on, ba by.

Do you know I (Ab)mean it?

(Bb7)I’ve been sanc ti fied.

Hey, hey.

Girl, you give me good (Eb)feel ings, so good,

(Bb7)some thin’ like sum mer time.

Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Let's Get It On” by Marvin Gaye 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 Ab at 88 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 "Let's Get It On" 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 "Let's Get It On"?: 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 "Let's Get It On" use?: Just 6 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Eb, Fm, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Marvin Gaye songs work for kids?: Try "I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE", "GOT TO GIVE IT UP", "MERCY, MERCY ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.