Skinny Love

by Birdy

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Lyrics

(Dm)Come on skin ny love, just last the year.

(Dm)Pour a lit tle (Bb)salt, we were nev er here.

My my (Dm)my, my my (Bb)my, my my my my my.

Star ing at the (Gm)sink of blood and crushed ve neer.

Tell my (Bb)love to wreck it (F)all.

(Dm)Cut out all the ropes and let me fall.

My my (Dm)my, my my (Bb)my, my my my my my.

Right at the (Gm)mo ment this or der’s tall.

And I (F)told you to be pa tient and I told you to be fine.

And I (F)told you to be ba lanced and I told you to be kind.

And in the (F)morn ing I’ll be with you, but it will be a diff ’rent kind.

’Cause I’ll be (F)hold ing all the tick ets and you’ll be own ing all the fines.

(Dm)Come on skin ny love, what hap pened (F)here?

(Dm)Suck le on the (Bb)hope in lite bras (F)siere.

My my (Dm)my, my my (Bb)my, my my my my my.

Sul len (Gm)load is full, so slow on the spit.

And I Who will love you?

Who will (Dm)fight?

And who will fall

far be (Dm)hind?

(Dm)Come on skin ny (Bb)love.

My my (Dm)my, my my (Bb)my, my my my my my.

My my (Dm)my, my my (Bb)my, my my my my my.

Skinny Love by Birdy — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Skinny Love” by Birdy 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 Bb at 76 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 "Skinny 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 "Skinny 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.