Is "Love Is The Answer" 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 The Answer"?

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 The Answer" use?

Just 15 chords: Ab, Am7, Bb, Bm7, C, D, Dm, Dm7, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Todd Rundgren songs work for kids?

Try "A Dream Goes On Forever", "Hello, It's Me", "We Got to Get You a Woman". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Love Is The Answer

· by Todd Rundgren

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Lyrics

(Am7)Name your (Em7)price, a tick et to (Am7)par

a (Em7)dise.

I can’t (Dm7)stay here an y more.

And (Fmaj7)I’ve looked are (Am7)high

and (Em7)low.

I’ve been from (Am7)shore to shore ly, to (Em7)shore.

world.

If there’s a (Dm7)short their cut, and I’d have found it.

Tell But there’s no worth eas y way a (Bm7)round it.

(Dm7)Light of the (Am7)world,

(Fmaj7)shine on (Em7)me.

(G)Love is the (G)an (Dm7)swer.

Shine on us (Am7)all,

(Fmaj7)set us (Em7)free.

(G)Love is the (G)an (Dm7)swer.

(Am7)Who

knows (Em7)why?

a Some day we (Am7)all

must (Em7)die.

We’re all (Dm7)home less boys and girls,

And (Fmaj7)and we are (Am7)nev

er (Em7)heard.

It’s such a (Am7)lone ly, lone ly, lone (Em7)ly world.

If Peo ple (Dm7)turn their heads and walk on by.

it.

Tell me, is it worth just an oth er (Bm7)try?

it.

(Dm7)Light of the (Am7)world,

(Fmaj7)shine on (Em7)me.

(G)Love is the (G)an (Dm7)swer.

Shine on us (Am7)all,

(Fmaj7)set us (Em7)free.

(G)Love is the (G)an (Dm7)swer.

Tell me, (Am7)are

we a (Fmaj7)live

or just (Dm7)a dy ing plan et?

(What (Ab)are the (G)chanc (D)es?)

Ask the (Eb)man

(Ab)in (Eb)your (Dm)heart

(Em)for (F)the an

(C)swer.

And when you (Bb)feel a fraid, love one an oth When you’ve (Bb)lost your way, love one an oth When you’re (Bb)all a lone, love one an oth When you’re (Bb)far from home, love one an oth When you’re (Bb)down and out,

love one an oth All your (Bb)hopes run out, love one an oth When you (Bb)need a friend, love one an oth When you’re (Em7)near the end,

(Bb)love,

we got (F)to (Bb)love,

we got (F)to (Bb)love one (F)an (Bb)oth er.

(Dm7)Light of the (Am7)world,

(Fmaj7)shine on (Em7)me.

(G)Love is the (G)an (Dm7)swer.

Shine on us (Am7)all,

(Fmaj7)set us (Em7)free.

(G)Love is the (G)an (Dm7)swer.

Love Is The Answer by Todd Rundgren — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Love Is The Answer” by Todd Rundgren 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 A at 100 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 The Answer" 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 The Answer"?: 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 The Answer" use?: Just 15 chords: Ab, Am7, Bb, Bm7, C, D, Dm, Dm7, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Todd Rundgren songs work for kids?: Try "A Dream Goes On Forever", "Hello, It's Me", "We Got to Get You a Woman". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.