Is "Love For A 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 For A 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 For A Child" use?

Just 14 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm, Cm7, Dm, Dm7, Eb, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Jason Mraz songs work for kids?

Try "Did You Get My Message?", "Living in the Moment", "Plane". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Love For A Child

· by Jason Mraz

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Lyrics

There’s a (Bb)pic ture on my kitch en wall, looks like (Dm)Je sus and his friends in volved.

There’s a (G)par ty get ting start ed in the yard.

And there’s a cou ple get ting (Ebm)steam y in the car parked (Dm)in the drive.

Was (Cm)I too young to see this with my eyes?

And by the (Bb)pool that night, ap par ent ly the (Dm)chem i cals weren’t mixed prop er ly.

You (G)hit your head and then for got your name.

And you woke up at the bot tom by the drain.

And now your (Cm)al ti tude and mem o ry’s a shame.

What a bout (Cm7)tak ing this (Dm7)emp ty cup and (Cm7)fill ing it up with a (Bb)lit tle bit more of (Cm7)in no cence.

I (Dm7)have n’t had e nough; it’s (Cm7)prob ’ly be cause when you’re (Bb)young, it’s o (F#)kay to be (Gm)eas i ly ig nored.

I’d like to be lieve it was (CN.C.)all a bout love for a child.

When the house was left in sham bles,

who was there to han dle all the bro ken bits of glass?

Was it Mom who put my (Ebm)dad out on his ass, or the (Dm)oth er way a (Gm)round?

Well, I’m (Cm)far too old to care a bout that now.

It’s kind a nice to work the floor since the di vorce.

I’ve been en joy (Ab)ing both my (Cm)Christ mas es and my (Bb)birth day cakes.

And (Ab)tak ing drugs and (Cm)mak ing love at (Bb)far too young an age.

And they (Ab)nev er checked to see my grades.

What a (F)fool I’d be to start com plain

ing now.

What a bout (Cm7)tak ing this (Dm7)emp ty cup and (Cm7)fill ing it up with a (Bb)lit tle bit more of (Cm7)in no cence.

I (Dm7)have n’t had e nough; it’s (Cm7)prob ’ly be cause when you’re (Bb)young, it’s o (F#)kay to be (Gm)eas i ly ig nored.

I’d love to be lieve it was (CN.C.)all a bout love for a child.

It was (CN.C.)all a bout love.

Love For A Child by Jason Mraz — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Love For A Child” by Jason Mraz 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 76 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 "Love For A 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 For A 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 For A Child" use?: Just 14 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm, Cm7, Dm, Dm7, Eb, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jason Mraz songs work for kids?: Try "Did You Get My Message?", "Living in the Moment", "Plane". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.