What The World Needs Now Is Love

· by Bacharach & David

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What the (Bm7)world needs (Em)now is (Bm7)love, sweet (Em)love.

(C6)It’s the on ly thing that there’s (Bm)just too (D)lit tle of.

What the (Bm7)world needs (Em)now is (Bm7)love, sweet (Em)love.

(C6)No, not just for some, but for (B)ev ’ry one.

Lord, we don’t need an oth er moun tain,

there are (Dm9)moun tains and (G7)hill sides e (Cmaj7)nough to climb;

there are (Dm9)o ceans and (G7)riv ers e (Cmaj7)nough to cross, e (Em7)nough to last

till the end of (D7sus)time.

What the (Bm7)world needs (Em)now is (Bm7)love, sweet (Em)love.

(C6)It’s the on ly thing that there’s (Bm)just too (D)lit tle of.

What the (Bm7)world needs (Em)now is (Bm7)love, sweet (Em)love.

(C6)No, not just for some, but for (B)ev ’ry one.

Lord, we don’t need an oth er mead ow,

there are (Dm9)corn fields and (G7)wheat fields e (Cmaj7)nough to grow;

there are (Dm9)sun beams and (G7)moon beams e (Cmaj7)nough to shine, oh, (Em7)lis ten, Lord,

if you want to (D7sus)know.

What the What the (B)ev ’ry one.

(Am)No, not just for some, oh, but (Bm7)just for (Cmaj7)ev

(D7)’ry

(G)one.

What The World Needs Now Is Love by Bacharach & David — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What The World Needs Now Is Love” by Bacharach & David 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 G at 112 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 The World Needs Now Is 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 The World Needs Now Is 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.