What I Like About You

by The Romantics

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(A)Hey!

unh huh.

Hey!

unh huh.

What I (A)like a bout (E)you,

you keep me you hold me tight.

(E)Tell me I’m the (A)on ly one, (A)wan na come make me o ver to night.

Yeah!

Keep on (A)whis per ing (D)in my (A)ear, (E)tell me all the (A)things that (D)I wan na (A)hear, ’cause it’s true.

That’s what I (A)like a bout (E)you.

That’s What I like a bout (E)you,

you real ly (A)know how to dance.

(A)When you go (E)up down, (A)jump a round (D)think I’ve found (A)true ro mance.

Yeah!

Keep on (A)whis per ing (D)in my (A)ear, (E)tell me all the (A)things that (D)I wan na hear, ’cause it’s true.

That’s what I (A)like a bout (E)you.

That’s what I (A)like a bout (E)you.

That’s what I (A)like a bout (E)you.

That’s what I (A)like a bout (E)you.

That’s what I (A)like a bout (E)you.

That’s what I (A)like a bout (E)you.

That’s what I (A)like a bout (E)you.

That’s what I (A)like a bout (E)you.

Hey!

(A)Unh huh Hey!

Hey!

Hey!

Hey!

(A)Unh huh Hey!

Hey!

Hey!

Hey!

What I Like About You by The Romantics — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What I Like About You by The Romantics 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 120 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 "What I Like About You" 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 Like About You"?
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.