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(G)I want (Em)love, but it’s im (D)pos si ble.
A man like (Em)me, so ir re (C)spon si ble.
A man like me
is (Em)dead in plac es
oth (A)er men
feel (Am7)lib er (D)at ed.
And (G)I can’t (Em)love
shot (D)full of holes.
Don’t feel noth in’, thing I (C)just feel cold.
Don’t feel noth in’, (Em)just old scars gage.
tough en ing (A)up
a (Am7)round my (D)heart.
fic.
But (G)I want love,
just a dif f’rent kind.
(C)I want love, won’t (F7)break me down, won’t (G)break me up, won’t (E)fence me in.
I want a (Am)love that don’t mean a thing.
That’s the (D7sus)love I want.
(D)I want (Bb)love.
(G)I want (Em)love
on (D)my own terms,
af ter ev ’ry thing I’ve (C)ev er learned.
Me, I car ry (Em)too much bag gage.
Oh man, I’ve (A)seen
a (Am7)so much (D)traf fic.
But (G)I want love,
just a dif f’rent kind.
(C)I want love, won’t (F7)break me down, won’t (G)break me up, won’t (E)fence me in.
I want a (Am)love that don’t mean a thing.
That’s the (D7sus)love I want.
(D)I want (Bb)love.
(Bb)love.
So bring it on.
(Bb)I’ve been bruised.
Don’t give me love
that’s (Bb)clean and smooth.
I’m read y for
the (Ab)rough er stuff.
No sweet ro mance,
I’ve had e (D7)nough.
A man like (B)me
is (Em)dead in plac es
oth (A)er men
feel (Am7)lib er (D)at ed.
But (Bb)love.
(G)I want love,
just a dif f’rent kind.
(C)I want love, won’t (F7)break me down, won’t (G)break me up, won’t (E)fence me in.
I want a (Am)love that don’t mean a thing.
That’s the (D7sus)love I want.
(D)I want (Bb)love.
I Want Love — Simple Sheet Music
"I Want 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 G, 72 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “I Want Love”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Want 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 "I Want Love" by Elton John played in?
- I Want Love is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Want Love"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Want Love" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "I Want Love"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Want Love"?
- "I Want Love" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". 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 "I Want Love". Key of G, 72 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.


