The Book Of Love

by The Magnetic Fields

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The book of (Gsus4)love is (D)long and (G)bor ing.

No one can (Gsus4)lift the damn thing.

(G)from.

It’s full of (Gsus4)charts and (D)facts and (G)fi gures

and in struc (Gsus4)tions for danc real ing.

to dumb.

But (G)I,

I love it (Gsus4)when you (D)read to (G)me.

And (G)you,

you you can (Gsus4)read me (D)an y (G)thing.

The book of (Gsus4)love has (D)mu sic (G)in it, in fact that’s (Gsus4)where mu sic comes (G)go.

Some of it (Gsus4)is just (D)trans cen (G)den tal.

Some of it (Gsus4)is just danc real ing.

to know.

But (G)I,

I love it (Gsus4)when you (D)sing to (G)me.

And (G)you,

you you can (Gsus4)sing me (D)an y (G)thing.

(G)I,

I love it (Gsus4)when you (D)give me (G)things.

And (G)you,

you ought to (Gsus4)give me (D)wed ding (G)rings.

The Book Of Love by The Magnetic Fields — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Book Of Love” by The Magnetic Fields 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 100 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 "The Book Of 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 "The Book Of 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.
How many chords does "The Book Of Love" use?
Just 3 chords: D, G, Gsus4. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.