Used To Love U

by John Legend

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(Em)(Hol la, hol la, hol la.)

(Em)(Hol la, hol la, hol la.)

Now, May be it’s me; may be I bore you.

A no, no, it’s my fault ’cause I can’t af ford you.

Or may be, ba by, Puf fy or Jay Z would (C)all be bet ter for you ’cause (F#dim)all I could do was love you.

(Em)Ba by, when I used to love you, there’s (C)noth in’ that I would n’t (B7sus)do.

I (Em)went through the fi re for you; (C)an y thing you asked me (B7sus)to.

But I’m (Cmaj7)tired of liv in’ this lie.

It’s get tin’ (Em)hard er to jus ti fy.

I re al (Em)ize that I just don’t love you,

(B7sus)not like I used to.

(Em)(Hol la, hol la, hol la.)

(Em)(Hol la, hol la, hol la.)

Now, may be I should rob be some bod y

so we could it’s live like ’cause Whit ney and Bob by.

It’s prob ’ly my fault, my bad, or my loss, would (C)that you are a bove cost; ’cause (F#dim)all I could do was love you.

(Em)Ba by, when I used to love you, there’s (C)noth in’ that I would n’t (B7sus)do.

I (Em)went through the fi re for you; (C)an y thing you asked me (B7sus)to.

But I’m (Cmaj7)tired of liv in’ this lie.

It’s get tin’ (Em)hard er to jus ti fy.

I re al (Em)ize that I just don’t love you,

(B7sus)not like I used to.

(Em)(Hol la, hol la, hol la.)

(Em)(Hol la, hol la, hol la.)

(B7sus)Now, do you re (Em)mem ber when (D)I

(Cmaj7)used to (D)love you?

Ba by, (D)no, not an y more.

(I don’t) (D)love you.

(love you.) (Em)Oh,

(Cmaj7)I (I don’t) (D)loved you.

(love you.) And you gon na miss me now,

yeah.

(Em)Ba by, when I used to love you, there’s (C)noth in’ that I would n’t (B7sus)do.

I (Em)went through the fi re for you; but I’m (C)not gon na play the fool.

No, (C)I can’t live this lie, and (Em)I can’t just i fy, and (Em)I can’t make you my wife ’cause I don’t (F#dim)love you, (B7)not like I used to.

(Em)(Hol la, hol la, hol la.)

(B7sus)Not like I used to.

(Em)(Hol la, hol la, hol la.)

(B7sus)Not like I used to.

(Em)Oh, I used to love you, used to love you.

(Em)Oh, but I don’t love you, I don’t love you.

(Em)Oh, I used to love you, used to love you.

(Em)Oh, but I don’t love you, I don’t love you.

(CN.C.)Oh, but I don’t love you, I don’t love you.

Used To Love U by John Legend — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Used To Love U” by John Legend 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 80 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 "Used To Love U" 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 "Used To Love U"?
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.