Love Is The Drug

by Roxy Music

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Lyrics

’Tain’t (Dm)no big thing

to (F)wait for the (Am)bell to ring,

’tain’t (Dm)no big thing,

the (C)toll of the (Am)bell.

(Dm)Ag gra vat ed spare for days, I (Am)troll down town, the red light place.

I (Dm)jump up bub ble up, what’s in store?

(Am)Love is the drug and I need to score.

(Dm)Show ing out, show ing out, hit and run, (Am)boy meets girl where the beat goes on.

(Em)Stitched up tight, can’t shake free, (Am)love is the drug got a hook on me.

(Dm)Oh,

catch that buzz, (Am)love is the drug I’m think ing of.

(Em)Oh,

can’t you see (Am)love is the drug for

(C)Oh,

oh.

(Dm)Late that night I parked my car, (Am)staked my place in the sin gles bar.

(Dm)Face to face, toe to toe, (Am)heart to heart as we hit the floor.

(Dm)Lum ber up, lim bo down, the (Am)locked em brace, the stum ble ’round.

(Dm)I say “go” she say “yes” (Am)dim the lights, you can guess the rest.

(Dm)Oh,

catch that buzz, (Am)love is the drug I’m think ing of.

(Dm)Oh,

can’t you see (Am)love is the drug got a hook in me?

(Dm)Oh,

get that buzz, (Am)love is the drug I’m think ing of.

(Dm)Oh,

can’t you see, (Am)love, the drug for me.

(Am)oh,

(Em)oh,

(Am)oh,

(Em)oh,

(A)oh,

(C)oh,

oh.

(F)Love (C)is, (F)love (C)is, (F)love (C)is (Dm7)the (C6)drug.

Love Is The Drug by Roxy Music — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Love Is The Drug by Roxy Music 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 130 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 Drug" 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 Drug"?
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 Drug" use?
Just 9 chords: A, Am, C, C6, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.