A Groovy Kind Of Love

by Phil Collins
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Lyrics

When I’m feel in’ (G)blue, to, all I have to (D)do to is take a look at (G)you, to, then I’m not so blue.

When you’re close to (Am)me,

I can feel your (Bm7)heart beat, I can hear you (C)breath ing in my (D)ear.

Would n’t you a (G)gree,

ba by, you and (D)me got a groov y kind of (G)love.

An y time you (G)blue, to, you can turn me (D)do to is an y thing you (G)you, to, an y time at all.

When I kiss your (Am)lips,

oo, I start to (Bm7)shiv er, can’t con trol the (C)quiv er ing in (D)side.

Would n’t you a (G)gree,

ba by, you and (D)me got a groov y kind of (G)love.

An y time you (G)love.

Oh.

When I’m feel in’ (A)blue,

all I got to (E)do is take a look at (A)you,

then I’m not so blue.

When you’re in my (Bm7)arms,

noth ing seems to (C#m7)mat ter, my whole world could (D)shat ter, I don’t (E)care.

Would n’t you a (A)gree,

ba by, you and (E)me got a groov y kind of (A)love.

We got a groov y kind of love.

We got a groov y kind of (D)love.

Whoa.

We got a (E7)groov y kind of (A)love.

A Groovy Kind Of Love — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "A Groovy Kind Of Love" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 75 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to practice smooth chord transitions at a slow, forgiving tempo.

Your left hand follows a pedal bass pattern — sustaining or repeating a single low note while your right hand moves through chord shapes above it — so spend your first few run-throughs hands-separate to lock in each part cleanly.

Most chords sit naturally in G major, but the C#m7 and E7 will feel unexpected under your fingers since they borrow notes outside the key.

Loop those specific transitions until the hand shapes become automatic — that's where most students stumble.

At 75 BPM you have time to place every chord deliberately, but that slow pace also exposes any hesitation between changes, so focus on moving to the next shape early rather than rushing at the last moment.

Use gentle sustain pedal to connect the sound, lifting briefly on each chord change to avoid muddiness.

This is the piece that teaches your hands to stay relaxed and confident through unexpected chromatic chords — a skill you'll use constantly from here on.

About “A Groovy Kind Of Love”

Can I play "A Groovy Kind Of Love" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "A Groovy Kind Of Love" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "A Groovy Kind Of Love" by Phil Collins played in?
A Groovy Kind Of Love is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Groovy Kind Of Love"?
The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Groovy Kind Of Love" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "A Groovy Kind Of Love"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Groovy Kind Of Love"?
"A Groovy Kind Of Love" was originally performed by Phil Collins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "A Groovy Kind Of Love"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Am, Bm, Bm7, C, C#m7, D, E, +2 more.
What other songs by Phil Collins can I play here?
Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "A Groovy Kind Of Love"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "A Groovy Kind Of Love" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "A Groovy Kind Of Love"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "A Groovy Kind Of Love" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.