Thing Called Love

by Bonnie Raitt

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Lyrics

Don’t have to hum ble your self to me; soap

I ain’t your judge or your king.

rep u ta tion.

And ba by!

You know you ain’t no Queen of (G7)She ba.

We may not e ven have our act dig ni ty;

this could be just a pride u ful thing.

But ba by!

We can (F)choose, ya know we ain’t no a moe (G7)bas.

larm ing.

But are you read y for this (Ab)thing called (Bb7)love?

Don’t come from me and you, (Ab)comes from up a (Bb7)bove.

I ain’t no por cu pine, take off your (Bb7)kid gloves.

Are you read y for this (C7)thing

called (G7)love?

You ain’t no i con your carved out a soap

sent down here to clean up my rep u ta tion.

And ba by!

I ain’t you your no Prince of (G7)Charm ing.

Now we can live in fear or act out of hope,

some kind of peace ful sit u a tion.

But Ba by!

Don’t know (F)why the cry of love is so a (G7)bas.

larm ing.

But are you read y for this (Ab)thing called (Bb7)love?

Don’t come from me and you, (Ab)comes from up a (Bb7)bove.

I ain’t no por cu pine, take off your (Bb7)kid gloves.

Are you read y for this (C7)thing called (G7)love?

Ug ly duck lings don’t turn in to swans

and glide off down the lake.

Wheth er your sun glass es are off or on,

you on ly see the (C)world you make!

Be fore (Bb5)the laws of God and the laws of (C5)man, I take (F5)you for my wife to love, (Bb5)hon or, cher ish and (C5)o bey.

I did (Bb5)n’t have no plans to (C5)live this kind a (F5)life;

it just (Bb5)worked out that (C)way.

Are you read y for it?

Are you read y for this (Ab)thing called (Bb7)love?

Don’t come from me and you, (Ab)comes from up a (Bb7)bove.

I ain’t no por cu pine, take off your (Bb7)kid gloves.

Are you read y for a big

thing called (G7)love?

Just a cra (C5)zy lit tle (F5)thing called love.

Just a cra (C5)zy lit tle (F5)thing called love.

Just a cra

Thing Called Love by Bonnie Raitt — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Thing Called Love” by Bonnie Raitt 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 G at 100 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 "Thing Called 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 "Thing Called 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.