Is "Love Today" 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 Today"?

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 Today" use?

Just 10 chords: A, Ab, Abpow, Bb, Bbm, Bbpow, C, Eb, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Mika songs work for kids?

Try "POPULAR SONG", "RAIN", "HAPPY ENDING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Love Today

· by Mika

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Lyrics

(CN.C.)(Doom, da da dee da dee doom, da da dee da dee.) (Boom ba ba boom ba ba boom ba ba boom ba ba boom ba ba boom ba ba boom ba ba boom.

(Boom ba ba boom ba ba boom ba ba boom ba ba boom ba ba boom ba ba boom ba ba boom.

(Bb5)Ev ’ry bod y’s gon na love to day, gon na love to day, gon na love to day.

Ev ’ry bod y’s gon na love to day, gon na love to day.

An y way you want (Ab5)to, an y way you’ve got (Eb5)to, (F5)love, love (Bb5)me.

Love, love me.

(CN.C.)Love, love.

I’ve been cry na in’ on for so long, give fight in’ tears lar, just to car ry on; (Ab5)but now, book her, (Eb5)but now, it’s (F5)gone a way.

Hey girl, why can’t you (Ab5)car ry on?

It’s a curse; you’re just (F5)like your moth er.

You’re the type you like to (Ab5)tease for fun;

well, you ain’t she’s gon na (F5)tease no long er, gon na make you a lov er.

(Bb5)Ev ’ry bod y’s gon na love to day, love to day, love to day.

Ev ’ry bod y’s gon na love to day.

An y way you (Ab5)want to, an y way you’ve (Eb5)got to, (F5)love, love (Bb5)me.

Love, love me.

Love, love.

Girl in the groove when the big bust on, big bust on, big bust on; wait till your moth er and your pa pa’s gone, pa pa’s gone.

(Ab5)Ma ma,

ma ma, (Eb5)pa pa, (F5)shock, shock (Bb5)me.

Shock, shock me.

Shock, shock.

Said, (Bb)ev ’ry bod y’s gon na love to day, gon na love to day, gon na (Ab)love to day.

Said, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na love to day, gon na love to day.

An y way you (A)want (Ab)to, an y way you’ve got (Eb)to, love, love (Bb)me.

Love, love me.

(Ab)Love, love.

Car o li na sits on nine ty five;

give her a dol lar, and she’ll make you smile.

(Ab5)Hook er, book her, (Eb5)nook her; it’s (F5)Walk a way!

Girl dress es like a (Ab5)kid for fun;

licks her lips like there’s (F5)some thin’ oth er.

Tries to tell you life has (Ab5)just be gun;

but you know she’s get tin’ (F5)some thin’ oth er than the love from her moth er.

(Bb5)Ev ’ry bod y’s gon na love to day, love to day, love to day.

Ev ’ry bod y’s gon na love to day.

An y way you (Ab5)want to, an y way you’ve (Eb5)got to, (F5)love, love (Bb5)me.

Love, love me.

Love, love.

Girl in the groove when the big bust on, big bust on, big bust on; wait till your moth er and your pa pa’s gone, pa pa’s gone.

(Ab5)Ma ma, ma ma, (Eb5)pa pa, (F5)shock, shock (Bb5)me.

Shock, shock me.

Shock, shock.

Said, (Bb)ev ’ry bod y’s gon na love to day, gon na love to day, gon na (Ab)love to day.

Said, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na love to day, gon na love to day.

An y way you (A)want (Ab)to, an y way you’ve got (Eb)to, love, love (Bb)me.

Love, love me.

(Ab)Love, love.

me.

(Ab)Love, love.

(Bb5)Ev ’ry bod y’s gon na love to day, gon na love to day, gon na love to day.

dee Ev ’ry bod y’s gon na love to day, gon na love to day.

da An y way you want (Ab5)to, doo, an y way you’ve got (Eb)to, doo.

love, dee love dee (Bb5)me.

da Love, dee love.

dee doom.

Da da dee da dee.

(Bb5)(Doom, ’ry bod y’s da na da dee day, dee na doom, to day, da na da dee day.

dee doom, ’ry bod y’s da na da dee day, dee na doom, to day.

da da y dee da dee (Ab5)doot doo, da y dee da dee (Eb)doot doo.

Da dee da dee (Bb5)doom, da da dee da dee doom.

Da da dee da dee.

me.

Da Love, dee love.

dee (Bb)doom, da da dee da dee doom, da da dee da (Ab)dee (Bb)doom, da da dee da dee doom, da da dee da dee (Ab)doot doo, da dee da dee (Eb)doot doo.

Da dee da dee (Bb)doom, da da dee da dee doom, da da dee da dee.

Love Today by Mika — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Love Today” by Mika 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 125 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 Today" 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 Today"?: 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 Today" use?: Just 10 chords: A, Ab, Abpow, Bb, Bbm, Bbpow, C, Eb, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mika songs work for kids?: Try "POPULAR SONG", "RAIN", "HAPPY ENDING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.