You Can't Hurry Love

by The Supremes

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You Can't Hurry Love

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The Supremes120 BPM

Lyrics

I need love, love

ooh, (F)ease my (C)mind, and I need to (Em)find time, some one to (Dm)call mine.

My (Gsus)ma ma said, “You (Csus)can’t hur ry love, (C6)no, you’ll (F)just have to (C)wait.” She said, (Em)“Love don’t come (Am)eas y, but (Dm)it’s a game of (G)give and take.

You (Csus)can’t hur ry love, (C6)no, you’ll (F)just have to (C)wait,

just (Em)trust on a (Am)good time, no (Dm)mat ter how (G)long it takes.” (Em)How man y heart aches must I stand a lone.

be fore I (Am)find the love to let me live a gain?

Right now the (F)on ly thing that keeps me hang in’ on,

when I (G)feel my strength,

ooh, is (F)al most gone, I re (Gsus)mem ber Ma ma said, “You (Csus)can’t hur ry love, (C6)no, you’ll (F)just have to (C)wait.” She said, (Em)“Love don’t come (Am)eas y.

(Dm)It’s a game of (G7)give and take.” How (Csus)long must I wait, (C6)how much (F)more must I (C)take be fore (Em)lone li (Am)ness

will (Dm)cause my heart, (G)heart to break?

No (Em)“Love don’t come (Am)eas y.

Well, (Dm)it’s a game of (G)give and take.

You (Csus)can’t hur ry (C)love, no, you’ll (F)just have to (C)wait,

just (Em)trust on a (Am)good time, no (Dm)mat ter how (G)long it takes, now (C)break!”

Now love, love

don’t come (F)eas (C)y.

But I (Em)keep on (Am)wait ing, an (Dm)tic i (G)pat ing for that (C6)soft voice to talk to (F)me at (C)night.

For some (Em)ten der (Am7)arms

(Dm)hold me tight.

I keep (C)wait ing,

ooh, (F)till that day.

But it ain’t (Em)eas y (Am)no, you know it ain’t (F)eas y.

My (Gsus)ma ma said, “You (Csus)can’t hur ry (C)love, no, you’ll (F)just have to (C)wait.” She said, (Em)“Love don’t come (Am)eas y, (Dm)it’s a game of (G)give and take.

You (Csus)can’t hur ry (C)love, no, you’ll (F)just have to (C)wait.” She said, (Em)“Love don’t come (Am)eas y, (Dm)it’s a game of (G)give and take.

You (Csus)can’t hur ry (Cmaj7)love.”

You Can't Hurry Love by The Supremes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Can't Hurry Love” by The Supremes 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 92 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 "You Can't Hurry 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 "You Can't Hurry 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.