Love Is A Wild Thing

by Kacey Musgraves
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Lyrics

You can’t

(Bbmaj7)find it

sit tin’ on a shelf in a store.

If you try

to (Bbmaj7)hide it, it’s gon na shine e ven more.

(Cm)E ven if you lose it, it will (Fsus)find

you.

(Cm)There’s no way to stop it, but they’ll (Fsus)try

(F)to.

Run nin’ like a riv er, try’n’ to find the o cean, (Eb)flow ers in the con crete.

Climb in’ o ver fenc es, bloom in’ in the shad ows, (Eb)plac es that you can’t see.

Com in’ through the mel o dy when the night bird sings,

(Eb)love is a wild thing,

yeah.

Oh, I

(Bbmaj7)can it,

mag ic in your fin ger a tips.

If And I

can (Bbmaj7)hear it in the com in’ off your lips.

(Cm)E ven if you lose me, I will (Fsus)find

you.

(Cm)There’s no way to stop it, so don’t (Fsus)try

(F)to.

Run nin’ like a riv er, try’n’ to find the o cean, (Eb)flow ers in the con crete.

Climb in’ o ver fenc es, bloom in’ in the shad ows, (Eb)plac es that you can’t see.

Com in’ through the mel o dy when the night bird sings,

(Eb)love is a wild thing,

yeah.

Oh, I

Oh, I used to be scared of the wil der ness, of the dark,

but not

an y more,

an y more,

no.

Run nin’ like a riv er, try’n’ to find the o cean, (Eb)flow ers in the con crete.

Climb in’ o ver fenc es, bloom in’ in the shad ows, (Eb)plac es that you can’t see.

Com in’ through the mel o dy when the night bird sings,

(Eb)love is a wild thing.

Love is a wild thing.

Love is a wild thing,

yeah.

Love Is A Wild Thing — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Love Is A Wild Thing" by Kacey Musgraves: 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, 126 BPM.

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

About “Love Is A Wild Thing”

What key is "Love Is A Wild Thing" by Kacey Musgraves played in?
Love Is A Wild Thing 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 Is A Wild Thing"?
The arrangement plays at 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Love Is A Wild Thing" 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 Is A Wild Thing"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Love Is A Wild Thing"?
"Love Is A Wild Thing" was originally performed by Kacey Musgraves. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Love Is A Wild Thing"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, Cm, Cm7, Dm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, Ebmaj9, +4 more.
What other songs by Kacey Musgraves can I play here?
Try "RAINBOW", "FOLLOW YOUR ARROW", "MERRY GO ROUND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Love Is A Wild Thing" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Love Is A Wild Thing" by Kacey Musgraves. 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 Is A Wild Thing" 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 Is A Wild Thing" 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.