It Must Be Love

by Madness
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Lyrics

I nev er thought I’d miss you

half as much

as I do.

And I nev er thought I’d feel this way, the way I feel

a bout (G)you.

I’ve Soon as I wake up ev ’ry night,

ev ’ry (E7)day,

I know that it’s (C)you I need to (D9)take the blues a way.

It must be love, love, (C)love.

It must be love, love, (C)love.

(C)No thing more, (D)no thing less: (C)love is the best.

How can it be that we can

say so much

with out (G)words?

Bless you and bless me,

bless the bees

and the (G)birds.

Soon as I wake up ev ’ry night,

ev ’ry (E7)day,

I know that it’s (C)you I need to (D9)take the blues a way.

It must be love, love, (C)love.

It must be love, love, love.

It must be love, love, (C)love

It must be love, love, (C)love

It Must Be Love — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "It Must Be Love" by Madness: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key G, 146 BPM.

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

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About “It Must Be Love

What key is the piano accompaniment for "It Must Be Love" by Madness in?
The backing track is in G at 146 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "It Must Be Love" with this accompaniment?
Yes — 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 "It Must Be Love"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "It Must Be Love", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "It Must Be Love" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "It Must Be Love"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "It Must Be Love"?
"It Must Be Love" was originally performed by Madness. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Madness are available?
Other accompaniments by Madness: "Baggy Trousers", "Mr Apples", "Our House". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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