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(C#m9)Love,
there’s (C)so man y things I’ve got to tell you.
But I’m a fraid I don’t know how,
’cause there’s a pos si bil i ty that you’ll (G#7#5)look at me dif f’rent ly.
Love,
ev er (C)since the first mo (Bm9)ment I spoke your name,
from then on (Amaj9)I knew that by you be ing in my (D#m11)life things were des (G#7#5)tined to change.
’Cause, love,
so man y peo ple (C#m11)use your name (F#m7)in vain.
Love,
those who have faith in (C#m11)you some times go (F#m7)a stray.
Love,
through all the ups and (C#m11)downs, the joys (F#m7)and hurts,
love,
for bet ter or worse, I (C#m11)still will (F#m7)choose you first.
Oh,
oh.
Man y days I’ve longed for you, (C9)want ing you,
hop ing for the (E13)chance to get to know you.
Long ing for your kiss,
for your (D#m11)touch, your feel, your (G#7#5)bless ed touch.
Man y nights I’ve cried from the (C9)things you do.
Felt like I could die (E13)from the thought of los ing you.
I know that you’re real
with no (D#m11)doubts, and no fears, and no ques tions.
(A#)Love,
so man y peo ple (C#m11)use your name (F#m7)in vain.
Love,
those who have faith in (C#m11)you some times go (F#m7)a stray.
Love,
through all the ups and (C#m11)downs, the joys (F#m7)and hurts,
love,
for bet ter or worse, I (C#m11)still will (F#m7)choose you first.
At first you did n’t mean that much to me, no.
But now I know you’re all I need.
And oh,
the (G#7)world looks so brand (G#7)new to (C#)me.
(E)Now that (E)I’ve found (F#m9)love,
(F#m7)ev ’ry day I live for you, yeah, and ev ’ry thing that I do, I do it for (Amaj9)you.
What I (G#7)say is how I (G#7)feel, so be (C#)lieve it’s true.
You got to know I’m true, oh.
(A#)Love,
so man y peo ple use your name (F#m7)in vain.
Love,
those who have faith in (C#m11)you some times go (F#m7)a stray.
Love,
through all the ups and (C#m11)downs, the joys (F#m7)and hurts,
love,
for bet ter or worse, I (C#m11)still will (F#m7)choose you first.
(A#)Love,
so man y peo ple use your name (F#m7)in vain.
Love,
those who have faith in (C#m11)you some times go (F#m7)a stray.
Love,
through all the ups and (C#m11)downs, the joys (F#m7)and hurts,
love,
for bet ter or worse, I (C#m11)still will (F#m7)choose you first.
Love — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Love" 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 C#, 100 BPM.
This arrangement is a great workout for extended chord voicings — you'll cycle through major 9ths, minor 9ths, and dominant 7ths almost constantly, so getting comfortable stretching into those wider shapes in C# is half the battle.
Your left hand keeps a steady block bass pattern, which is forgiving at 100 BPM, but watch the transitions between chords like Amaj9 and B into C#m9 — those shifts move you across the keyboard quickly, and rushing them is the number-one stumbling point I see.
Start hands-separate at around 70 BPM, focusing on locking in your right-hand chord changes before layering the bass back in.
Once both hands feel natural, loop the verse progression until the extended shapes sit under your fingers without you hunting for them.
Light sustain pedal will help you connect the bigger jumps smoothly — just release on each chord change to keep the harmony clean.
Stick with this one; it's the piece that'll make 9th chords feel like home in your hands.
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About “Love”
- Can I play "Love" 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 "Love" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Love" by Musiq Soulchild played in?
- 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 "Love"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Love" 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 "Love"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Love"?
- "Love" was originally performed by Musiq Soulchild. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Love"?
- This arrangement uses 22 chords: A#m7, Amaj7, Amaj9, B, Bm9, C#, C#m, C#m9, +14 more.
- What other songs by Musiq Soulchild can I play here?
- Try "TEACHME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Love"?
- 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. "Love" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Love"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Love" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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