Shine A Little Love

by Electric Light Orchestra

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mem Al though the things you’ve done I (Am7)would n’t crit i cize, (Re mem ber.) I guess you had your (Am7)way.

You see, I got ta (Bm7)make you (Am7)un thing der stand.

on.

I know it sounds a fool ish (A)thing to say, but it (G)real don’t mat ter, ba by, ’cause to day’s an oth er day.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my li ife, and let me see.

(Re mem ber.) To night, things we’re gon na (Am7)run n’t ’til dawn.

cize, (Re mem ber.) To night, we’re gon na (Am7)say.

We’ll nev er stop, we (Bm7)got a (Am7)good thing go in’ on.

I know you’ve heard it fool ish (A)all be fore, but I (G)real ly need you, dar lin’.

Ev ’ry day I need you more.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my li ife, and let me see.

(Re

Can you (Em)un der stand?

(Yes, I (B)un der stand.) Can you (Ddim7)feel it’s right?

(I (A)know it is.) Will you (Cdim7)be the same?

(I’ll do it (G)all a gain.) (Bbdim7)(Ooh, ahh, (Am7)ooh, ahh, ooh, ahh, (Am7)ooh, ahh, ooh, ahh, (G)woo!)

It’s been a year (Bm7)now, and it’s (Am7)get ting so much bet ter.

You came home (Bm7)with out a (Am7)word.

Though ev ’ry bod (Bm7)y said, “You’ll (Am7)soon for get her.” They could n’t see, and they just (A)did n’t un der stand.

And the (G)look in’ in the mir ror, there were (D)fools at ei ther hand.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my li ife, and let me see.

Can you (Em)un der stand?

(Yes, I (B)un der stand.) Can you (Ddim7)feel it’s right?

(I (A)know it is.) Will you (Cdim7)be the same?

(I’ll do it (G)all a gain.) (Bbdim7)(Ooh, ahh, (Am7)ooh, ahh, ooh, ahh, (Am7)ooh, ahh, ooh, ahh, (G)woo!)

How man y days (Bm7)had I been (Am7)wait ing there to tell you?

I real ly (Bm7)with can’t be (Am7)lieve.

We’re walk in’ out (Bm7)in to the (Am7)world to night.

her.” We’ll do it all a gain, un (A)til the break of light.

And the (G)feel in’ in your heart will soon be (D)shin in’ in your eyes.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my li ife, and let me see.

Can you

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my li ife, and let me see.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my life.

You shine a lit tle love on my li ife, and let me see.

Shine A Little Love by Electric Light Orchestra — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shine A Little Love by Electric Light Orchestra 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 G at 134 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 "Shine A Little 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 "Shine A Little 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.