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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "A Groovy Kind Of Love" by Phil Collins in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "A Groovy Kind Of Love"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "A Groovy Kind Of Love" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 75 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.