What Now My Love

by Gilbert Becaud

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Lyrics

What now my (F)love,

now that you (Bb)left (F)me?

How can I (Gm)Live

through an oth er (F)day?

Watch ing my (F)dreams

turn ing to (Bb)ash (F)es,

and my (Gm)hopes

in to bits (C7)of (F)clay.

(F7)Once I could (Gm7)see,

once I could (Am7)feel.

Now I am (Gm7)numb,

I’ve be (C7)come

un (Fmaj7)real.

I (F7)walk the (Bbm7)night

with out a (Abmaj7)goal.

Stripped of my (Bbm6)heart,

my (Gm7)soul.

What now my (F)love,

now that it’s (Bb)o (F)ver?

I feel the (Gm)world

clos ing in on (F)me.

Here come the (F)stars

tum bling a (Bb)round (F)me,

there’s the (Gm)sky

where the sea (C7)should (F)be.

(F7)What now my (Gm7)love,

now that you’re (Am7)gone?

I’d be a (Gm7)fool

to go (C7)on

and (Fmaj7)on.

No (F7)one would (Bbm7)care,

no one would (Abmaj7)cry.

If I should (Bbm6)live

or (Gm7)die.

What now my

What now my (F)love,

now there is (Bb)noth (F)ing.

On ly my (Gm)last

(C9)good (F)bye.

What Now My Love by Gilbert Becaud — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What Now My Love” by Gilbert Becaud 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 Bb at 120 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 "What Now My 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 "What Now My 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.