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 11 chords: A, Am, Bb, Bbsus2, C, C7, D, Dm, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Sara Bareilles songs work for kids?

Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Love Song

· by Sara Bareilles

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Lyrics

Head un (F)der (Bbsus2)wa ter, (C)and they (Dm)tell me (C)to breathe (F)eas y for a (D)while.

The breath ing (F)gets (Bbsus2)hard er; (C)e ven (Dm)I know (F)that.

Made room (F)for (Bbsus2)me.

It’s too soon (C)to (Dm)see

(C)if I’m (F)hap py in your (D)hands.

I’m un u (F)su’l (Bbsus2)ly hard (C)to hold (Dm)on to.

Blank stares at blank pag es.

No eas y way to say (D)this.

You mean well but you make this hard on me.

I’m not gon na write you a (Gm)love song ’cause you ask for it, ’cause you need one.

You see, I’m not gon na write (D)you a (Gm)love song ’cause you tell me it’s make or break in’ this.

If you’re on your way, (D)I’m not gon na (Gm)write you to stay.

If (Dm)all you have is leav in’, I’m gon na (G7)need a bet ter rea son to write you a love song to day,

(C)to (Dm)day

(C)ay.

I learned (F)the (Bbsus2)hard way (C)that they (Dm)all say

(F)things you wan na (D)hear.

And my (F)heav y heart (C)sinks (Dm)deep down (F)un der (D)you and your (F)twist ed words.

Your (C)help just hurts.

(C)You are not what I thought (D)you were.

(F)Hel (Bbsus2)lo

(C)to (Dm)high and (F)dry.

Con vinced me to please you.

Made me think that I need this, (D)too.

I’m try in’ to let you hear me as I am.

I’m not gon na write you a (Dm)all you have is leav in’, I’m gon na (G7)need a bet ter rea son to write you a love song to day.

Prom ise me

that you’ll leave the (F)light on

to help me see

with day light my (F)guide, gone.

’Cause I be lieve

there’s a way

you can (C)love me, be cause I say I won’t write you a (D)love song ’cause you ask for it, ’cause you need one.

You see, I’m not gon na write (D)you a (Gm)love song ’cause you tell me it’s make or break in’ this.

Is (Bbsus2)that why you want ed a (Gm)love song, ’cause you ask for it, ’cause you need one?

You see, I’m not gon na write (D)you a (Gm)love song ’cause you tell me it’s make or break in’ this.

If you’re on your way, (D)I’m not gon na (Gm)write you to stay.

If your (Bb)heart is no where in it, I don’t (C)want it for a min ute.

Babe, I (Dm)walk the sev en seas when I be (G7)lieve that there’s a rea son to (Bb)write you a love song to day,

(C)to (Dm)day.

Love Song by Sara Bareilles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Love Song” by Sara Bareilles 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 Bb at 132 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 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 11 chords: A, Am, Bb, Bbsus2, C, C7, D, Dm, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sara Bareilles songs work for kids?: Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.