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Lyrics
I nev er thought I’d miss you
half as much
as I do.
And I nev er thought I’d feel this way, the way I feel
a bout (G)you.
Soon as I wake up ev ’ry night,
ev ’ry (E)day,
I know that it’s (C)you I need to (D7)take the blues a way.
It must be love, love, (C)love.
It must be love, love, (C)love.
It Must Be Love — Simple Sheet Music
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"It Must Be 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 C, 146 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “It Must Be Love”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It Must Be 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 "It Must Be Love" by Madness played in?
- It Must Be Love is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "It Must Be Love"?
- The arrangement plays at 146 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "It Must Be Love" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "It Must Be Love"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "It Must Be Love"?
- "It Must Be Love" was originally performed by Madness. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "It Must Be Love"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Am, Bm, C, D, D7, Dm, E, +3 more.
- What other songs by Madness can I play here?
- Try "Baggy Trousers", "It Must Be Love", "It Must Be Love". 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 "It Must Be Love". Key of C, 146 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.