Silly Love Songs

by Paul McCartney

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You’d think that peo ple would have (Em7)had e nough of sil ly (Fmaj7)love songs,

but I look a round me and I (Em7)see

it is n’t (Fmaj7)so.

Some peo ple wan na fill the (Em7)world

with sil ly (Fmaj7)love songs.

And what’s (Em7)wrong with that?

I’d (Fmaj7)like to know,

’cause (G)here I go

a gain.

I

(Em7)love

(Fmaj7)you.

(C)I

(Em7)love

(Fmaj7)you.

(C)I

(Em7)love

(Fmaj7)you.

(C)I

(Em7)love

(Fmaj7)you.

(C)I

can’t ex (Em7)plain,

the feel ing’s (Fmaj7)plain to me,

say, can’t you see?

Ah, she gave me (Em7)more,

she gave it (Fmaj7)all to me; now can’t you see?

What’s (Em7)wrong with that?

I (Fmaj7)need to know,

’cause (G)here I go

a gain.

(C)I

(Em7)love

(Fmaj7)you.

(C)I

(Em7)love

(Fmaj7)you.

Love does n’t come in a (Am)min ute,

some times it does n’t come at (C)all.

I on ly know that when I’m (Am)in it,

it is n’t sil ly, (Dm)no, it is n’t sil ly, love is n’t sil ly at (F)all.

How

can I tell

you a bout

my loved (G)one?

How

can I tell

you a bout

my loved (G)one?

(C)I

(Em7)love

(Fmaj7)you.

(C)I

(Em7)love

(Fmaj7)you.

You’d think that peo ple would have (Em7)had e nough of sil ly (Fmaj7)love songs,

but I look a round me and I (Em7)see

it is n’t (Fmaj7)so.

Some peo ple wan na fill the (Em7)world

with sil ly (Fmaj7)love songs.

And what’s (Em7)wrong with that?

Silly Love Songs by Paul McCartney — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Silly Love Songs by Paul McCartney 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 120 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 "Silly Love Songs" 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 "Silly Love Songs"?
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.
What other Paul McCartney songs work for kids?
Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.