Love Child

by The Supremes
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(Bbm)Ooh,

(Gb)ooh.

(Bbm)Ooh,

(Gb)ooh.

(Bbm)Ooh,

(Gb)ooh.

You think that I don’t feel love, but what I feel for you is real love.

In oth ers’ eyes, I see re flect ed a (F7)hurt, the scorned, we may re cre ed ing, (Bbm)love child,

(Ab)nev er meant to be.

(Gb)Love child,

(F7)born in pov er ty.

(Bbm)Love child,

(Ab)nev er meant to be.

(Gb)Love child,

(F7)dif take a look at me.

Start ed my life in an (Cm)old, cold run down some ten e ment slum.

My fa ther left, he nev er e ven mar ried mom.

They (F)shared the guilt my (Bb)mom ma knew, (Eb)so a fraid (C)that oth ers knew I had no name.

This love we’re con tem plat ing Don’t is I worth the pain of wait ing.

But We’ll ers’ on ly end up hat ing the (F7)child the name of shame be been ed ing, (Bbm)love child,

(Ab)nev er meant to be.

(Gb)Love child,

(F7)by so ci et y.

(Bbm)Love child,

(Ab)al ways sec ond best.

(Gb)Love child,

(F7)dif f’rent a from the rest.

Start ed ed school in a (Cm)worn, torn dress that some bod y threw out.

I knew the way it was to al ways live in doubt, to (F)be with out the (Bb)sim ple things, (Eb)so a fraid (C)my friends could see the guilt in me.

take a look at me, (Bbm)yeah.

(Bbm)Love child.

(Bbm)Love child.

(Bbm)Love child.

Ah.

(Bbm)Love child,

(Ab)nev er meant to be.

a (Gb)Love child, a shamed, by so ci et the rest.

(Bbm)Love child,

(Ab)al ways sec ond best.

a (Gb)Love child, a shamed, dif f’rent from et the rest.

(F7)mis un der stood.

But I’ll al ways (Ab)love you.

I’ll al ways (F7)love you.

You.

yeah.

You.

You.

yeah.

(Bbm)Love child,

(Ab)nev er quite as good, a (Gb)fraid, a shamed, (F7)mis un der stood.

But I’ll al ways (Ab)love you.

I’ll al ways (F7)love you.

Love Child — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Love Child" 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 Eb, 140 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Love Child

Can I play "Love Child" 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 Child" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Love Child" by The Supremes played in?
Love Child is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Love Child"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Love Child" 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 Child"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Love Child"?
"Love Child" was originally performed by The Supremes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Love Child"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bbm, C, Cm, Cm7, +6 more.
What other songs by The Supremes can I play here?
Try "THE HAPPENING", "YOU CAN'T HURRY LOVE", "SOMEDAY WE'LL BE TOGETHER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Love Child"?
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 Child" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Love Child"?
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 Child" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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