Skinny Love

by Bon Iver

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Lyrics

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

to (Am)pour a lit tle salt, we were nev er here.

My my my, my my my, my my!

Star ing at the (G)sink

of blood and crushed ve neer.

(Am)Come on, Tell my love to wreck it all,

and (Am)cut out all the ropes and were let me fall.

My my my, my my my, my my!

Right at this the (G)sink

of blood and crushed ve neer.

(G)mo ment,

this or der’s (Am)tall.

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

And I (C)told you to be bal anced, and I (G)told you to be (F)kind.

And in the (C)morn ing, I’ll be with you, but it will (G)be a dif f’rent (F)kind, and I’ll be (C)hold ing all the tick ets and you’ll be (G)ow ing all the (F)fines.

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

We (Am)suck led on the hope in light bras sieres.

My my my, my my my, my my!

Sul len load is (G)full,

so slow on the split.

And I

Who will love you?

Who will (F)fight?

Who will fall

far be (F)hind?

Skinny Love by Bon Iver — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Skinny Love by Bon Iver 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 140 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.