Is "Love Child" 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 "Love Child"?

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 "Love Child" use?

Just 14 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bbm, C, Cm, Cm7, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other The Supremes songs work for kids?

Try "THE HAPPENING", "YOU CAN'T HURRY LOVE", "SOMEDAY WE'LL BE TOGETHER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Love Child

· by The Supremes

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Lyrics

(Bbm)Ooh,

(Gb)ooh.

(Bbm)Ooh,

(Gb)ooh.

(Bbm)Ooh,

(Gb)ooh.

You think that I don’t feel love, but what I feel for you is real love.

In oth ers’ eyes, I see re flect ed a (F7)hurt, the scorned, we may re cre ed ing, (Bbm)love child,

(Ab)nev er meant to be.

(Gb)Love child,

(F7)born in pov er ty.

(Bbm)Love child,

(Ab)nev er meant to be.

(Gb)Love child,

(F7)dif take a look at me.

Start ed my life in an (Cm)old, cold run down some ten e ment slum.

My fa ther left, he nev er e ven mar ried mom.

They (F)shared the guilt my (Bb)mom ma knew, (Eb)so a fraid (C)that oth ers knew I had no name.

This love we’re con tem plat ing Don’t is I worth the pain of wait ing.

But We’ll ers’ on ly end up hat ing the (F7)child the name of shame be been ed ing, (Bbm)love child,

(Ab)nev er meant to be.

(Gb)Love child,

(F7)by so ci et y.

(Bbm)Love child,

(Ab)al ways sec ond best.

(Gb)Love child,

(F7)dif f’rent a from the rest.

Start ed ed school in a (Cm)worn, torn dress that some bod y threw out.

I knew the way it was to al ways live in doubt, to (F)be with out the (Bb)sim ple things, (Eb)so a fraid (C)my friends could see the guilt in me.

take a look at me, (Bbm)yeah.

(Bbm)Love child.

Ah.

(Bbm)Love child,

(Ab)nev er meant to be.

a (Gb)Love child, a shamed, by so ci et the rest.

(Bbm)Love child,

(Ab)al ways sec ond best.

a (Gb)Love child, a shamed, dif f’rent from et the rest.

(F7)mis un der stood.

But I’ll al ways (Ab)love you.

I’ll al ways (F7)love you.

You.

yeah.

You.

yeah.

(Bbm)Love child,

(Ab)nev er quite as good, a (Gb)fraid, a shamed, (F7)mis un der stood.

But I’ll al ways (Ab)love you.

I’ll al ways (F7)love you.

Love Child by The Supremes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Love Child” by The Supremes 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 Eb at 140 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 "Love Child" 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 "Love Child"?: 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 "Love Child" use?: Just 14 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bbm, C, Cm, Cm7, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Supremes songs work for kids?: Try "THE HAPPENING", "YOU CAN'T HURRY LOVE", "SOMEDAY WE'LL BE TOGETHER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.