Is "Part Time Lover" 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 "Part Time Lover"?

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 "Part Time Lover" use?

Just 17 chords: Ab, Abm7, Bbm, Bbm7, C, Db, Db7, Ebm, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Stevie Wonder songs work for kids?

Try "NGICULELA-ES UNA HISTORIA I AM SINGING", "HEAVEN IS TEN ZILLION LIGHT YEARS AWAY", "JOY INSIDE MY TEARS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Part Time Lover

· by Stevie Wonder

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Lyrics

Da da da da da da da da da da da da; da da da da da da da da da da da da da da; da da da.

Call (Fm7)up, ring (Bbm)once, hang up the phone to (Ab)let me know don’t you made it home, don’t want (Fm7)noth ing to be (Ebm9)wrong

with (Fm7)part time (Ab)lov (Bbm)er.

If she’s with me, I’ll blink the lights to (Ab)let you (Gbmaj7)know to night’s the night for then she and you, it’s real ly you my (Fm7)part time (Ab)lov (Bbm)er.

(Abm7)We (Db7)are (Gb)un der cov er pas sion on (Gb)the run,

chas (Bbm7)ing (Ebm)love,

up a gainst the (Fm)sun.

(Abm7)We (Db7)are (Gb)stran gers by day, lov ers (Gb)by night,

know ing it’s so (Ebm6)wrong,

but feel ing so (Fsus)right.

If I’m with (Bbm)friends and we should meet, just (Ab)pass me by, don’t you e ven speak, know the (Fm7)word’s “dis to be (Ebm9)creet”

with (Fm7)part time (Ab)lov (Bbm)ers.

But if there’s some e mer gen cy, have (Ab)a male (Gbmaj7)friend to ask for me so then she won’t peek, it’s real ly you my (Fm7)part time (Ab)lov (Bbm)er.

(Abm7)We (Db7)are (Gb)un der cov er pas sion on (Gb)the run,

chas (Bbm7)ing (Ebm)love,

up a gainst the (Fm)sun.

(Abm7)We (Db7)are (Gb)stran gers by day, lov ers (Gb)by night,

know ing it’s so (Ebm6)wrong,

but feel ing so (Fsus)right.

If I’m with Oh.

Ooh.

Da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da do do do do Part do ba da da da (Bbm)da da da.

Ooh.

Da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da do do do do Part do ba da da da (Bbm)da da da.

(Bbm)da da da.

(Abm7)We (Db7)are I’ve got some (Bbm)thing that I must tell; last (Ab)night some one rang our door bell and it (Fm7)was not (Ebm9)you,

my (Fm7)part time (Ab)lov (Bbm)er.

And then a man called our ex change but (Ab)did n’t (Gbmaj7)want to leave his name, I guess that (Fm7)two can play the (Ebm9)game

of (Fm7)part time (Ab)lov (Bbm)ers.

You and (Ebm7)me,

(Fm7)part time (Ab)lov (Bbm)ers.

But she and (Ebm7)he,

(Fm7)part time (Ab)lov (Bbm)ers.

Ooh.

Do do do da da da da da da da da ba ba da da da da da da da da Part da da da da da (Bbm)da da da.

Ooh.

Do do do da da da da da da da da ba ba da da da da da da da da Part da da da da da (Bbm)da da da.

(Ab)lov (Bbm)er.

Part Time Lover by Stevie Wonder — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Part Time Lover” by Stevie Wonder 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 140 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 "Part Time Lover" 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 "Part Time Lover"?: 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 "Part Time Lover" use?: Just 17 chords: Ab, Abm7, Bbm, Bbm7, C, Db, Db7, Ebm, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Stevie Wonder songs work for kids?: Try "NGICULELA-ES UNA HISTORIA I AM SINGING", "HEAVEN IS TEN ZILLION LIGHT YEARS AWAY", "JOY INSIDE MY TEARS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.