What I Did For Love (From 'A Chorus Line')

by Marvin Hamlisch

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What I Did For Love (from 'A Chorus Line')

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Marvin Hamlisch80 BPM

Lyrics

Kiss to day good bye,

the sweet ness and the sor row.

Wish me luck, the same

to

you.

But I can’t re gret what I did for love, what I did for love.

Look, my eyes are dry,

the gift was ours to bor row.

It’s as if we al

ways

knew,

But I won’t for get what I did for love, what I did for love.

Gone,

love is nev er gone.

As we trav el on,

love’s what we’ll re mem

ber.

Kiss to day good bye,

and point me t’ward to mor row.

We did what we had

to

do.

Won’t for get, can’t re gret what I did

for

love.

What I did for

love.

What I did for love.

What I Did For Love (From 'A Chorus Line') by Marvin Hamlisch — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What I Did For Love (From 'A Chorus Line')” by Marvin Hamlisch 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 88 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 "What I Did For Love (From 'A Chorus Line')" 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 "What I Did For Love (From 'A Chorus Line')"?
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.