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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Love Child" by The Supremes: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 140 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Love Child”
- What key is "Love Child" by The Supremes played in?
- Love Child is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Love Child" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Love Child" by The Supremes. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Love Child" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Love Child" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.