The Ballad Of Love And Hate

· by The Avett Brothers

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Lyrics

(Eb)Love writes a let ter and (Bb)sends it to hate.

(Eb)sky.

My (Ab)va ca tion’s end ing, I’m com ing home late.

The (Ab)weath er was fine (Bb)no and the o cean was great.

And I (Eb)can’t wait to (Bb)see you a gain.

(Ab)er.

(Eb)Hate reads the let ter and (Bb)throws it a way.

(Eb)sky.

The (Ab)No one here cares if you go or you stay.

I (Ab)bare ly e ven (Bb)no ticed that you were a way.

I’ll a (Eb)see you or (Bb)I won’t, what ev (Ab)er.

I should not have been

gone for so (Cm)long.

I’m (Eb)yours and that’s it

for (Ab)ev er.

You’re (Eb)mine and that’s it

for (Ab)ev er.

The Ballad Of Love And Hate by The Avett Brothers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Ballad Of Love And Hate” by The Avett Brothers 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 Ab at 130 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 "The Ballad Of Love And Hate" 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 "The Ballad Of Love And Hate"?: 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.
How many chords does "The Ballad Of Love And Hate" use?: Just 4 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Eb. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other The Avett Brothers songs work for kids?: Try "I AND LOVE AND YOU", "FEBRUARY SEVEN", "SWEPT AWAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.