Love Song

by Five For Fighting

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(Eb)Put a way (Ab)your tears and your (Eb)sleep y (Ab)eyes.

(Eb)Put a way (Ab)that bull shit; (Eb)big boys, (Ab)they don’t cry to (Absus2)their ma mas.

(Db)She’ll be back soon.

(Eb)Put a way (Ab)your rain coat and (Eb)make your (Ab)bed.

(Eb)Take an oth (Ab)er bul let right (Eb)to your (Ab)head now.

We’re (Ab)go ing on (Absus2)a pic nic

and (Db)we’ll get there soon.

And (Ab)she (Bb)says,

(Cm)“May be it’s o ver.”

He (Bb)says,

“There’s (G)plen ty more fish (Adim)in (G7)the sea.” I (Bb)say,

“Don’t (Bb)go a way

from me.”

(Eb)Put a way (Ab)your din ner and have a (Ab)snack.

(Eb)Tie your lit (Ab)tle broth er up in a (Ab)sack now.

“We’re (Ab)mov ing to (Absus2)the coun try

and we’ll (Db)get there soon,”

she says.

(Eb)Pack up all (Ab)the things that you (Eb)don’t de (Ab)serve.

(Eb)Take an oth (Ab)er swing; well, here (G)comes a (Cm)curve ball.

I (Absus2)bet you can’t hit it,

’cause you’ll (Db)swing too soon,

yeah.

And (Ab)she (Bb)says,

(Cm)“May be it’s o ver.”

He (Bb)says, “There’s (G)plen ty more fish (Adim)in (G7)the sea.” I (Bb)say,

"Don’t (Bb)go a way,

don’t (Bb)go a way,

(Eb)please (Bb)don’t (Cm)go (Bb)a way,

from me,

(Ab)yeah.”

Can (Ab)you take it to heart?

I’ll nev er leave.

(Eb)Take those damn (Ab)pic tures off (Eb7)of that (Ab)shelf.

(Eb)Put a way (Ab)your mom my: (Eb7)you don’t (Ab)need her; I (Ab)found you (Ab)a new one.

(Ab)She’ll be here soon.

And (Ab)she (Bb)says,

(Cm)“My God, it’s o ver.”

(Ab)He (Bb)says, “I’ve (G)found an o ther (Gsus)fish (G)in the sea.” I (Bb)say,

“Why

me?”

“Why

me?”

“Why

me?”

(Eb)“Why (Cm)is (Bb)it (Ab)me?”

Love Song by Five For Fighting — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Love Song by Five For Fighting 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 Ab at 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 Song" 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 Song"?
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 Song" use?
Just 17 chords: Ab, Ab7, Absus2, Adim, B6, Bb, C, Cm, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Five For Fighting songs work for kids?
Try "EASY TONIGHT", "THE RIDDLE", "CHANCES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.