Words Of Love

by The Mamas & The Papas

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Lyrics

(G)Words of love, so (F)soft and ten der, won’t (Bb)win a girl’s heart an y more.

(G)If you love her, then you must send her (Bb7)some where where she’s nev er (A7)been be fore.

(Gm)Worn out phras es and (F)long (Bb)ing gaz es won’t (Bb)get you where you ought to go.

No!

Words of love,

soft and ten der, won’t win her.

You ought to know by now.

You ought to know.

You ought to (D7)know by now.

Words of love,

soft and ten der, won’t (Eb7)win her

an y (G)more.

(Em)You ought to know by

now.

You ought to know.

You ought to (D7)know by now.

Words of love,

soft and ten der, won’t (Bb)win a girl’s heart an y more.

(G)If you love her, then you must send her (Bb)some where where she’s nev er (A)been be fore.

(Gm)Worn out phras es and (F)long ing gaz es won’t (Bb)get you where you ought to go.

Words of love,

soft and ten der, won’t win her

an y (Eb)more.

An y (G)more.

Words Of Love by The Mamas & The Papas — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Words Of Love” by The Mamas & The Papas 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 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 "Words Of 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 "Words Of 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.