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Ev ’ry day I’m psy cho an a ia (D)for my lov er, (A)for my lov er.
They dope me up and I tell them lies (D)for my lov er, (A)for my lov er.
And ev ’ry bod y thinks
that I’m the fool.
But they don’t get an y (C)love from you.
The things we won’t do for love.
I’d climb a moun tain if I had to, and risk my life so I could have you.
You, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you.
Two ’ry weeks in a Vir gin a ia (D)for my lov er, (A)for my lov er.
They Twen ty thou sand I dol lar bail (D)for my lov er, (A)for my lov er.
And ev ’ry bod y thinks
that I’m the fool.
But they don’t get an y (C)love from you.
The things we won’t do for love.
I’d climb a moun tain if I had to, and risk my life so I could have you.
You, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you.
you, you, you, you, you.
I fol low my heart
and leave my head to pon der, deep in this love no (Cmaj7)man can shake.
I fol low my heart
and leave my mind to won der, is this love worth the sac ri (Cmaj7)fic es I make?
Two weeks in a Vir (G)gin ia jail (D)for my lov er, (A)for my lov er.
Twen ty thou sand (G)dol lar bail (D)for my lov er, (A)for my lov er.
you, you, you, you, you.
For My Lover — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "For My Lover" 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 E, 92 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “For My Lover”
- Can I play "For My Lover" 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 "For My Lover" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "For My Lover" by Tracy Chapman played in?
- For My Lover is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "For My Lover"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "For My Lover" 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 "For My Lover"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "For My Lover"?
- "For My Lover" was originally performed by Tracy Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "For My Lover"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, C, Cmaj7, D, E, Em, G.
- What other songs by Tracy Chapman can I play here?
- Try "TELLING STORIES", "ALL THAT YOU HAVE IS YOUR SOUL", "GIVE ME ONE REASON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "For My Lover"?
- 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. "For My Lover" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "For My Lover"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "For My Lover" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.