Love Is A Beautiful Thing

by Phil Vassar

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Looks like ev ’ry bod y’s here.

Had to put some fold in’ chairs in the (F)ves ti bule.

He says, Yeah, “Man, it’s (C)get tin’ full.

He E ven old Aunt Ru by came;

her first time on an air so plane.

fast?

It’s her (F)sis ter’s girl.

She would n’t miss it (C)for the world.

And (G7sus)all them kids jump in’ (G)in the pews

and Mis ter Char lie in his lime green (G)suit is a (F)hand some man

re marks wid ow (C)Cal la han.

Un cle Joe in and (G)Un cle Jake,

have n’t spo ken since (G)nine ty eight, just (F)said hel lo.

It’s a good day to (G)let it go.

So, let the (C)an gels gath er, let the (C)mu sic play.

Let the (F)preach er get to preach in’ all the (G)“do you takes.” (C)Love

is a (G)beau ti ful thing.

Throw the (C)rice in the air, let the (C)church bells ring, tie the (F)cans to the back of that (G)lim ou sine.

(Am)Love

is a beau ti ful (C)thing.

Dad dy’s wait in’ with the bride.

As she helps him with his tie, she the (F)sees a tear.

He says, Yeah, “Man, it’s (C)hot in here.”

He hugs his lit tle girl and asks,

“How did you grow up air so plane.

fast?

It’s her (F)God, I wish

your ma ma could be (C)here for this.”

And (G7sus)ev ’ry bod jump y (G)stands and smiles

and as she comes lie walk in’ down the (G)aisle in her (F)ma ma’s gown.

And Dad dy ow (C)breaks on down.

Gran and Gramps in the (G)sec ond row

stood right there fif ty (G)years a go and (F)said their vows.

Yeah, I guess it’s to (G)work in’ out.

So, let the (C)an gels gath er and the (C)mu sic plays and the (F)preach er gets to preach in’ all the (G)“do you takes.” (C)Love

is a (G)beau ti ful thing.

Throw the (C)rice in the air, let the (C)church bells ring, tie the (F)cans to the back of that (G)lim ou sine.

(Am)Love,

is a beau ti ful (C)thing.

(C)thing.

A lit tle ta ble (G)full of gifts,

cat er ing is (G)cov ered dish and the (F)wed ding band,

well, it’s on her hand.

And Tom my’s teas in’ (G)Lor e lei.

He pushed her down and made her cry.

And (F)nei ther one knows

a (G)day will come

when the two peo ple in (Am)love

is a beau ti ful (C)thing.

Love Is A Beautiful Thing by Phil Vassar — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Love Is A Beautiful Thing by Phil Vassar 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 160 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 Is A Beautiful Thing" 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 Is A Beautiful Thing"?
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 Is A Beautiful Thing" use?
Just 6 chords: Am, C, F, G, G7, Gsus4. Take it one section at a time.
What other Phil Vassar songs work for kids?
Try "THAT'S WHEN I LOVE YOU", "AMERICAN CHILD". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.