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My Love

· by Lionel Richie

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Lyrics

I’ve been through so man y (Fm7)chang es in my life, (Cm)wom an,

it’s a (Db)won der I ain’t lost my mind.

And I (Eb6)ain’t nev er said how much I (Fm7)need

you, (Cm)sug ar,

but I sho’ (Db)need you by my (Ab)side.

My love,

just think in’ a bout you, ba by, just blows my mind.

My love,

just think in’ a bout you, ba by, just blows my mind

(Db)all

the (Ab)time.

Life with me I know for (Fm7)sure it ain’t been (Cm)eas y

but you (Db)stayed with me an y (Ab)way.

And e ven (Eb6)though you ain’t gon na (Fm7)lose

too much by leav ing

I’m so (Db)glad

you (Ab)stayed.

My love,

just think in’ a bout you, ba by, just blows my mind.

My love,

just think in’ a bout you, ba by, just blows my mind

(Db)all

the (Ab)time.

You’ve been my (Db)friend and you’ve been my (Ab)lov er,

oh Lawd,

hon ey, you’re (Db)ev ’ry thing I (Ab)need.

You’ve made my (Db)love so strong, now I (Ab)know where (Cm)I be (Cdim7)long.

Oh girl, you’ll (Bbm7)nev er have to (Dbmaj7)wor ry,

oh (Dbmaj7)ba by,

an y (Ab)more,

an y (Db)more.

My love, (Ab)time.

Oh (Ab)yeah.

My Love by Lionel Richie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “My Love” by Lionel Richie 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 Db at 65 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 "My Love" 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 "My Love"?: 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 "My Love" use?: Just 13 chords: Ab, Bbm7, Cdim7, Cm, Cm7, Db, Dbm, Dbmaj7, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Lionel Richie songs work for kids?: Try "I CALL IT LOVE", "ALL NIGHT LONG", "EASY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.