How Can We Be Lovers

by Michael Bolton
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Lyrics

(Bm7)How can we (G)be lov ers if we (A)can’t be (D)friends?

(Em)How can we (C)start o ver when the (G)fight in’ nev (A)er ends, ba by?

(Bm)How can we (G)make love if we can’t make a (Bm)mends?

(Em7)How can we (D)be lov ers if we (G)can’t be, (A)can’t be friends?

Look at (E)us now.

Look at us, ba by.

Still tryin’ to work it out.

got Nev er did it right.

say.

We must (G)be fools.

We must be cra zy.

(B)Whoa, whoa.

There’s it (E)been com mu ni (F#)ca tion.

(F#)Whoa, (B)whoa.

It’s a (G#m)“no win” sit u (F#)a tion.

(Bm)How can we (G)be lov ers if we (A)can’t be (D)friends?

(Em)How can we (C)start o ver when the (G)fight in’ nev (A)er ends, ba by?

(Bm)How can we (G)make love if we can’t make a (Bm)mends?

Tell me, (Em)how can we (D)be lov ers if we (G)can’t be, (A)can’t be friends?

We lie (E)a wake.

Dis cord be tween us.

We’re just not talk in’.

We got so er much it right.

say.

Let’s break (G)these chains.

Our love can free us.

(B)Whoa, whoa.

Ain’t it (E)time we start ed (F#)try in’?

(F#)Whoa, (B)whoa.

Can I (G#m)stop this love from (F#)dy in’?

(Bm)How can we (G)be lov ers if we (A)can’t be (D)friends?

(Em)How can we (C)start o ver when the (G)fight in’ nev (A)er ends, ba by?

(Bm)How can we (G)make love if we can’t make a (Bm)mends?

Tell me, (Em)how can we (D)be lov ers if we (G)can’t be, (A)can’t be friends?

(G)Ba

by.

(C)How can we be (G)lov ers?

(Bm)Ba (G)by.

(A)Chanc es (Bm)are that we can (G)make (D)it.

We can work it out.

(Dm)How can we (Bb)be lov ers if we (C)can’t be (F)friends?

(Gm)How can we (Eb)start o ver if the (Bb)fight in’ nev (C)er ends, ba by?

(Dm)How can we (Bb)make love if we can’t make a (Dm)mends?

(Gm)How can we (F)be lov ers if we (Bb)can’t be, (C)can’t be friends?

(Dm)How can we (Bb)be lov ers if we (C)can’t be (F)friends?

(Gm)How can we (Eb)start o ver if the (Bb)fight in’ nev (C)er ends, ba by?

(Dm)How can we (Bb)make love if we can’t make a (Dm)mends?

(Gm)How can we (F)be lov ers if we (Bb)can’t be, (C)can’t be friends?

How Can We Be Lovers — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "How Can We Be Lovers" 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 D, 100 BPM.

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

About “How Can We Be Lovers

Can I play "How Can We Be Lovers" 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 "How Can We Be Lovers" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "How Can We Be Lovers" by Michael Bolton played in?
How Can We Be Lovers is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "How Can We Be Lovers"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "How Can We Be Lovers" 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 "How Can We Be Lovers"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "How Can We Be Lovers"?
"How Can We Be Lovers" was originally performed by Michael Bolton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "How Can We Be Lovers"?
This arrangement uses 19 chords: A, Am, Am7, B, Bb, Bm, Bm7, C, +11 more.
What other songs by Michael Bolton can I play here?
Try "HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO LIVE WITHOUT YOU", "Go The Distance", "Go The Distance (from Disney's Hercules)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "How Can We Be Lovers"?
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. "How Can We Be Lovers" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "How Can We Be Lovers"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "How Can We Be Lovers" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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