Love Heals

by Jonathan Larson

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Like a breath of mid night air,

like a (C)light house,

like a (G)prayer.

Like the (Bm)flick er and the flare the sky re veals.

Like a (D)walk a long the (A)shore,

that you’ve (C)walked a thou sand star (C)times be fore, like the (G)o cean’s (A)roar,

love (Cmaj7)heals.

There are those who shield their hearts,

those who (C)quit be

fore they (G)start,

Like who’ve (Bm)fro zen up the part of them that feels.

In the (D)dark, they’ve lost their (A)sight,

like a (C)ship with out a star (C)times be fore, like the (G)o cean’s (A)roar,

love (Cmaj7)heals.

There are

(C)in the night, but hold on tight.

(G6)(Love (D)heals.) When you feel like (D)you can’t go on.

(Em)(Love (D)heals.) Hold on to love, it ’ll keep you strong.

(G6)(Love (D)heals.) When you feel like (D)you can’t go on, (Em)(Love (D)heals.) Hold on to love, (D)and it will bring you home.

Love (A)heals, when (G)pain’s too much to bear, when you (A)reach out your (G)hand, and (D)on ly the (A)wind is there, when life’s un fair, when things like (C)us are not to be.

Love (A)heals

when you feel so small,

like a grain (G)of sand, like (Bm)noth ing at (A)all.

When you (F#m7)look out at the sea,

(F#m7)that’s where love will be.

(F#m7)That’s where you’ll find (G)me, you’ll find me.

Oh, if you (E)fear the storm a head,

as you lie a wake, oh, you lie a (A)wake in bed, and there’s (C#m)no one, no one, no one there (B)to stroke your hair, when your (A)mind, your mind, your mind (C)reels.

If your (E)face is salt y wet,

and you’re (D)drown ing in re gret,

just,

(E)(don’t (A)for (B)get,)

(E)(don’t (A)for (B)get,)

(E)(don’t (A)for (B)get,)

(E)(don’t (A)for (B)get,)

love will lead you (B)home.

for get.) Oh, keep it in your soul.

(Don’t for get.) Keep it in your heart, ba by.

(Don’t for get.) I say love.

(Don’t for get.)

Ooh, ooh.

(A6)(Love (E)heals.) When you feel (A)like (E)you can’t go (A)on.

(F#m)(Love (E)heals.) Love, (A)love’s (E)gon na car ry you home.

(F#m)(Love (E)heals.) When you feel (A)like, (E)you feel like you can’t go (A)on.

(F#m)(Love (E)heals.) Hold on to love and it will lead you home.

(Dmaj7)Love

(E)heals.

Love Heals by Jonathan Larson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Love Heals by Jonathan Larson 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 D at 102 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 Heals" 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 Heals"?
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 Heals" use?
Just 19 chords: A, A6, Asus4, B, Bb, Bm, Bsus4, C, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jonathan Larson songs work for kids?
Try "LA VIE BOHEME", "LIGHT MY CANDLE", "TANGO: MAUREEN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.