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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"He's Sure The Boy I Love" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "He's Sure The Boy I Love"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "He's Sure The Boy I Love". Key of Eb, 76 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.