Other arrangements of How Can We Be Lovers
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(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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"How Can We Be Lovers" 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 D, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “How Can We Be Lovers”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "How Can We Be Lovers"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "How Can We Be Lovers". Key of D, 100 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.
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