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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Love Child" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 140 BPM.
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About “Love Child”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Love Child" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Love Child" is in Eb.
- 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.
- Does "Love Child" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Love Child" is in the key of Eb at 140 BPM.
- What chords are in "Love Child"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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