Love Is A Wild Thing

by Kacey Musgraves

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You can’t

(Bbmaj7)find it

sit tin’ on a shelf in a store.

If you try

to (Bbmaj7)hide it, it’s gon na shine e ven more.

(Cm)E ven if you lose it, it will (Fsus)find

you.

(Cm)There’s no way to stop it, but they’ll (Fsus)try

(F)to.

Run nin’ like a riv er, try’n’ to find the o cean, (Eb)flow ers in the con crete.

Climb in’ o ver fenc es, bloom in’ in the shad ows, (Eb)plac es that you can’t see.

Com in’ through the mel o dy when the night bird sings,

(Eb)love is a wild thing,

yeah.

Oh, I

(Bbmaj7)can it,

mag ic in your fin ger a tips.

If And I

can (Bbmaj7)hear it in the com in’ off your lips.

(Cm)E ven if you lose me, I will (Fsus)find

you.

(Cm)There’s no way to stop it, so don’t (Fsus)try

(F)to.

Run nin’ like a riv er, try’n’ to find the o cean, (Eb)flow ers in the con crete.

Climb in’ o ver fenc es, bloom in’ in the shad ows, (Eb)plac es that you can’t see.

Com in’ through the mel o dy when the night bird sings,

(Eb)love is a wild thing,

yeah.

Oh, I

Oh, I used to be scared of the wil der ness, of the dark,

but not

an y more,

an y more,

no.

Run nin’ like a riv er, try’n’ to find the o cean, (Eb)flow ers in the con crete.

Climb in’ o ver fenc es, bloom in’ in the shad ows, (Eb)plac es that you can’t see.

Com in’ through the mel o dy when the night bird sings,

(Eb)love is a wild thing.

Love is a wild thing.

Love is a wild thing,

yeah.

Love Is A Wild Thing by Kacey Musgraves — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Love Is A Wild Thing by Kacey Musgraves 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 126 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 Wild 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 Wild 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 Wild Thing" use?
Just 12 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, Cm, Cm7, Dm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, Ebmaj9, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Kacey Musgraves songs work for kids?
Try "RAINBOW", "FOLLOW YOUR ARROW", "MERRY GO ROUND". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.