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Love Walks In

· by Van Halen

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Lyrics

(Dm)Con (Bb)tact

is (C)all it (Dm)takes

to change (Bb)your life, to lose your (C)place (Bb)in (Am)time.

(Dm)Con (Bb)tact,

a (C)sleep or a (Dm)wake.

Com ing (Bb)a round, you may wake (C)up (Bb)to (Am)find

ques (G)tions (Am)deep

with in your eyes.

(G)Now, more than ev er,

you (Am)re al (G)ize.

And then you sense a change, noth ing feels the same.

All your dreams are strange.

Love comes (G)walk ing in.

Some kind of al i en waits for the o pen ing, then sim ply pulls a string.

(Dm)Con (Bb)tact

is (C)all it (Dm)takes

to change (Bb)your life, to lose your (C)place (Bb)in (Am)time.

(Dm)Con (Bb)tact,

a (C)sleep or a (Dm)wake.

Com ing (Bb)a round, you may wake (C)up (Bb)to (Am)find

ques (G)tions (Am)deep

with in your eyes.

(G)Now, more than ev er,

you (Am)re al (G)ize.

And then you sense a change, noth ing feels the same.

All your dreams are strange.

Love comes (G)walk ing in.

Some kind of al i en waits for the o pen ing, then sim ply pulls a string.

then sim ply pulls a string, love comes (G)walk ing (F)in.

sim ply pulls a string (F)and love comes walk ing in.

Love comes (C)walk ing in.

Love comes (C)walk ing in,

Love comes (C)walk ing in.

Love comes (C)walk ing in,

Love Walks In by Van Halen — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Love Walks In” by Van Halen 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 C at 88 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 Walks In" 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 Walks In"?: 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 Walks In" use?: Just 11 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, Dm, Dm7, Em, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Van Halen songs work for kids?: Try "RIGHT NOW", "JUMP", "RUNNIN' WITH THE DEVIL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.