He's Sure The Boy I Love

by Carole King
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Lyrics

(Eb)He does n’t look like a mov ie star,

he does n’t drive a Cad il lac car, he (Ab)sure ain’t the boy I’ve been dream in’ of, but he’s sure the boy I love.

(Bb7)Let me tell ya now, (Eb)he’ll nev er be a big bus’ ness man,

he al ways buys on the in stall ment plan, he (Ab)sure ain’t the boy I’ve been dream in’ of, but he’s sure the boy I love.

When he holds me tight,

(Ab)ev ’ry thing’s right,

cra zy as it seems.

I’m his, what (Bb7)ev er he is,

and (Ab)I for get all of my (Bb7)dreams.

Now ev ’ry bod y knows that (Eb)he does n’t hang dia monds ’round my neck

and all he’s got’s an un em ploy ment check.

He (Ab)sure ain’t the boy I’ve been dream in’ of, but he’s sure the boy I love.

(Eb)He does n’t look like a mov ie star,

he does n’t drive a Cad il lac car, he (Ab)sure ain’t the boy I’ve been dream in’ of, but he’s sure the boy I love.

(Bb7)Let me tell ya now, (Eb)he’ll nev er be a big bus’ ness man,

he al ways buys on the in stall ment plan, he (Ab)sure ain’t the boy I’ve been dream in’ of, but he’s sure the boy I love.

When he holds me tight,

(Ab)ev ’ry thing’s right,

cra zy as it seems.

I’m his, what (Bb7)ev er he is,

and (Ab)I for get all of my (Bb7)dreams.

Now ev ’ry bod y knows that (Eb)he does n’t hang dia monds ’round my neck

and all he’s got’s an un em ploy ment check.

He (Ab)sure ain’t the boy I’ve been dream in’ of, but he’s sure the boy I love.

He's Sure The Boy I Love — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "He's Sure The Boy I 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 Eb, 76 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “He's Sure The Boy I Love”

Can I play "He's Sure The Boy I 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 "He's Sure The Boy I Love" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "He's Sure The Boy I Love" by Carole King played in?
He's Sure The Boy I Love is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "He's Sure The Boy I Love"?
The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "He's Sure The Boy I Love" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "He's Sure The Boy I Love"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "He's Sure The Boy I Love"?
"He's Sure The Boy I Love" was originally performed by Carole King. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "He's Sure The Boy I Love"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab, Bb7, Cm, Eb, Gm.
What other songs by Carole King can I play here?
Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "He's Sure The Boy I 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. "He's Sure The Boy I Love" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "He's Sure The Boy I 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 "He's Sure The Boy I Love" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.