You Are

by Lionel Richie

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Lyrics

(C)Ba by, you’ll (G)find

there’s (F)on ly (G)one (C)love, (Am7)yours what and (G)mine.

I’ve got so much love.

(G)And (C)need ing you (G)so,

my (F)love for (G)you (C)I’ll (Am7)nev er let (G)go.

I’ve got so much love.

All (Am)I want

is to (G)hold (C)you.

Let me show how much love I love you, (G)ba by.

I don’t mind and I don’t mind.

(G)(Lov ing (C)you.) Girl, I love you.

There’s no (F)one a bove you.

You (G)are the sun, you (Gm6)are the rain

that (F)makes my life (G)this fool ish game.

You (G)need to know I (Gm6)love you so,

and I’d (F)do it all (G)a gain and a gain.

Oh,

whoa,

whoa, yeah, (Dm7)yeah, yeah, (C)yeah.

(C)Tell me it’s (G)true;

I (F)can’t be (G)lieve (C)you (Am7)do what you (G)do.

I’ve got so much love.

(G)And (C)my love, you’ll (G)see,

we’ll (F)stay to (G)geth (C)er, (Am7)just you and (G)me.

I’ve got so much love.

On (Am)ly you

is to (G)know (C)me.

Tell me how how to love I you, you, (G)ba by.

I don’t mind and I don’t mind.

(G)(Tell ing (C)me.) Girl, I love you, al ways (F)think ing of you.

You (G)are the sun, you (Gm6)are the rain

that (F)makes my life (G)this fool ish game.

You (G)need to know I (Gm6)love you so,

and I’d (F)do it all (G)a gain and a gain.

Oh,

whoa,

whoa, yeah, (Dm7)yeah, yeah, (C)yeah.

(C)yeah.

Oh, girl, (F)I know (G)you know the way (C)I feel,

and (F)I need (G)your love for (Bb)al (Am)ways.

’Cause (F)when I’m (G)with you I fall (C)in love a (F)gain and a gain and a gain, ba by.

You (G)are the sun, you (Gm6)are the rain

that (F)makes my life (G)this fool ish game.

You (G)need to know I (Gm6)love you so,

and I’d (F)do it all a (G)gain and a gain.

Oh,

whoa,

whoa.

You (G)are the sun, you (Gm6)are the rain

that (F)makes my life (G)this fool ish game.

You (G)need to know I (Gm6)love you so,

and I’d (F)do it all a (G)gain and a gain.

Oh,

whoa,

whoa.

You Are by Lionel Richie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Are” by Lionel Richie 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 112 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 "You Are" 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 "You Are"?
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.