Strange Love

by Depeche Mode

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(Em)Strange love, (A5)strange highs and (C)strange lows.

Strange love, (A5)that’s how my (C)love goes.

Strange love.

Will you (C)give it to me?

Will you take the pain I will give to you, a gain and a gain, and will (Em)you re turn it?

There’ll be times

when my crimes

will seem (C)ap al most be un for (D)giv a ble.

reach.

I give in

to sin

be cause you (C)have to make this life (D)live a ble.

But when you (Em)think I’ve had e nough from your sea of love, I’m I’ll take (C)will more than an oth er you’ve got (D)riv er ful.

teach.

Yes, and (Em)I’ll make it (D5)all worth (A5)while.

(C5)I’ll make your (D5)heart smile.

(Em)Strange love, (A5)strange highs and (C)strange lows.

Strange love, (A5)that’s how my (C)love goes.

Strange love.

Will you (C)give it to me?

Will you take the pain I will give to you, a gain and a gain, and will (Em)you re turn it?

There’ll be days

when I stray.

I may (C)ap pear to be con stant (D)ly out of reach.

I give in

to sin

be cause I (C)like to to prac tice (D)what I preach.

I’m not you (Em)try ing to say I’ll have it all my way.

I’m al ways (C)will ing to an learn when you’ve got (D)some thing to teach.

Oh, and (Em)I’ll make it (D5)all worth (A5)while.

(C5)I’ll make your (D5)heart smile.

(Em)Pain, will you re turn it?

I’ll say it a gain, pain.

(Em)Pain, will you re turn it?

I’ll say it a gain, pain.

(Em)Pain, will you re turn it?

I’ll say it a gain, pain.

(Em)Pain, will you re turn it?

I won’t say it a gain.

(Em)Strange love, (A5)strange highs and (C)strange lows.

Strange love, (A5)that’s how my (C)love goes.

Strange love.

Will you (C)give it to me?

Strange love, (A5)strange highs and (C)strange lows.

Strange love, (A5)that’s how my (C)love goes.

Strange love.

Will you (C)give it to me?

Strange love,

Strange Love by Depeche Mode — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Strange Love” by Depeche Mode 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 E 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 "Strange 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 "Strange 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.