Crazy Little Thing Called Love

by Queen
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Lyrics

This thing

called love

I just

can’t (C)han dle it, this thing

called love

I must

get (C)round to it, I ain’t (D)read y.

(Bb)Cra zy lit tle (C)thing called love,

this thing (This thing) called love (called love) it cries (like a ba by) in a (C)cra dle all night, it swings (woo woo) it jives (woo woo) it (G)shakes all o ver like a (C)jel ly fish, I kind a (D)like it

(Bb)Cra zy lit tle (C)thing called love.

There goes my (G)ba by,

she (C)knows how to rock ’n’ roll.

She drives me (Bb)cra zy

she gives me (E7)hot and cold (A)fe ver, then she (F)leaves me in a cool, cool sweat.

i got ta be cool

re lax,

get hip,

get (C)on my tracks, take a (D)back seat, hitch hike,

And (G)take a long ride on my (C)mot or bike un til I’m (D)read y

(Bb)cra zy lit tle (C)thing called love

There goes my (G)ba by,

she (C)knows how to rock ’n’ roll.

She drives me (Bb)cra zy

she gives me (E7)hot and cold (A)fe ver, then she (F)leaves me in a cool, cool sweat.

i got ta be cool

re lax,

get hip,

get (C)on my tracks, take a (D)back seat, hitch hike,

And (G)take a long ride on my (C)mot or bike un til I’m rea dy Fred die (Bb)cra zy lit tle (C)thing called love

There goes my

This thing

(Bb)cra zy lit tle (C)thing called love.

(Bb)cra zy lit tle (C)thing called love.

Crazy Little Thing Called Love β€” Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in D β€” sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 155 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œCrazy Little Thing Called Love”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" suitable for a pianist?
Yes β€” both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key D, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen in?
The backing track is in D at 155 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"?
"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" was originally performed by Queen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Queen are available?
Other accompaniments by Queen: "A Kind Of Magic", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Don't Stop Me Now". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode β€” both hands, classic piano notation, key of D, real chord symbols β€” but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes β€” treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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