I Second That Emotion

by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
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Lyrics

May be you’ll wan na give me kiss es sweet,

but on ly for one night with no re peat.

And may be you’ll go a way and nev er call,

and a (G)taste of hon ey’s worse than none at all.

Oh, lit tle girl, in (G)that case I don’t want no part.

I do be lieve that (G)that would on ly break my heart.

Oh, but if you feel like lov in’ me, (A)if you got the (G)no tion,

I sec ond that e (D)mo tion.

So if you feel like giv ing me a (A)life time of de (G)vo tion,

I sec ond that e (D)mo tion.

May be you think that love will tie you down

and you don’t have the time to hang a round.

Or may be you think that love will make us fools,

and and (G)so it makes you wise to break the rules.

Oh, lit tle girl, in (G)that case I don’t want no part.

I do be lieve that (G)that would on ly break my heart.

Oh, but if you feel like lov in’ me, (A)if you got the (G)no tion,

I sec ond that e (D)mo tion.

So if you feel like giv ing me a (A)life time of de (G)vo tion,

I sec ond that e (D)mo tion.

May

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I Second That Emotion by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “I Second That Emotion”

What key is "I Second That Emotion" in?
"I Second That Emotion" by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I Second That Emotion" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I Second That Emotion" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "I Second That Emotion"?
This arrangement of "I Second That Emotion" uses 3 chords: A, D, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "I Second That Emotion" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles can I play here?
Try "OOO BABY BABY", "YOU'VE REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME", "THE TRACKS OF MY TEARS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.