The Man I Love

· by Phillip Keveren

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Lyrics

Some day he’ll come a long,

the man I love.

And he’ll be big and strong,

the man I love.

And when he comes my way,

I’ll do my best to (Gm7)make

(Cm7)him

(Fm7)stay.

He’ll look at me and smile,

I’ll un der stand.

And in a lit tle while,

he’ll take my hand.

And though it seems ab surd,

I know we both won’t (Eb)say

(Ab)a

(Ebdim)word.

(Cm)May be I shall (Cm7)meet him (D7)Sun day, (Ddim)may be (Cm)Mon day, (Cm6)may be (G)not.

(Cm)Still I’m sure to (Cm7)meet him (D7)one day; (Ddim)may be Tues day (Gdim7)will be (Ab)my good (Bb7)news day.

He’ll build a lit tle home,

just meant for two,

from which I’ll nev er roam.

Who would, would you?

And so all else a bove,

I’m wait ing for the (Eb)man

(Ab)I

(Ebdim)love.

The Man I Love by Phillip Keveren — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Man I Love” by Phillip Keveren 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 70 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 "The Man I 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 Man I 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.
What other Phillip Keveren songs work for kids?: Try "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)", "1812 Overture", "Abide With Me". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.