This Ain't A Love Song

by Bon Jovi

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(B)Ba I should have seen it com ing when the ros es died,

should have seen the end of sum mer in your eyes.

I should have lis tened when you (E)said “Good night.”

You (B)real ly meant good bye.

And ba by, ain’t it fun ny, how you nev er (B)ev er learn to fall?

You’re real ly on your knees (A)when you think you’re stand ing tall, but on ly fools were are ‘know it alls’ and I (B)played that fool for you.

I (A)cried and I cried, there were (C#m)nights that I died for you, (B)ba by.

I (A)tried and I tried to de (C#m)ny that your love drove me (B)cra

zy,

ba

by.

If the (E)love that I got for you’s (B)gone,

if the (C#m)riv er I cried ain’t that (A)long,

then I’m (E)wrong,

yeah I’m (B)wrong.

This ain’t

a love song.

(B)Ba by, I thought you and me would stand the test of time,

like we got a way of with the per fect crime,

but we were just a leg end (E)in my mind.

I (B)guess that I was blind.

Re mem ber those nights danc ny, ing you at er (B)The er Mas quer ade,

the clowns ly wore smiles that (A)when would n’t fade.

stand ing tall, You and ly I were the ren e gades, and I (B)some things nev er change.

It (A)made me so mad ’cause I (C#m)want ed it bad for us, (B)ba by.

I (A)Now it’s so sad that what (C#m)ev er we had ain’t worth (B)sav

ing,

oh.

by.

If the (E)love that I got for you’s (B)gone,

if the (C#m)riv er I cried ain’t that (A)long,

then I’m (E)wrong,

yeah I’m (B)wrong.

This ain’t

a love song.

a love song.

If the (E)pain that I’m feel ing so (B)strong

is the (C#m)rea son that I’m hold ing (A)on,

then I’m (E)wrong,

yeah, I’m (B)wrong.

This ain’t

a love song.

I a love song.

Then I’m (E)wrong,

yeah, I’m (B)wrong,

this ain’t

a love song.

Then I’m (E)wrong,

yeah, I’m (B)wrong,

this ain’t a (Asus2)love song.

This Ain't A Love Song by Bon Jovi — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “This Ain't A Love Song by Bon Jovi 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 68 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "This Ain't A Love Song" 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 "This Ain't A Love Song"?
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.