What key is "Love Potion Number 9" in?

"Love Potion Number 9" by The Searchers is in the key of E with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Love Potion Number 9" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Love Potion Number 9" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Love Potion Number 9" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by The Searchers can I play here?

Try "LOVE POTION NUMBER NINE", "Needles And Pins". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I took my trou bles down to (A7)Ma dam Ruth.

You know, that Gyp sy with the (A7)gold capped tooth.

She (G)She’s got a pad down at Thir ty fourth and Vine, She (A7)sell in’ lit tle bot tles of (CN.C.)Love Po tion Num ber (Em)Nine.

I told her that I was a (A7)flop with chicks.

I’ve been this way since nine teen (A7)fif ty six.

She (G)looked at my palm and she Thir a mag ic sign.

She (A7)said, in’ “What you need tles is (CN.C.)Love Po tion Num ber (Em)Nine.

(Em)Nine.”

She (A7)bent down and turned a round and gave me a wink.

She (F#m)said, “I’m gon na mix it up right here in the sink.” It (A7)smelled like tur pen tine and looked like In di a ink.

I (B)held (CN.C.)my nose, I closed my eyes, I took a drink.

I did n’t know if it was (A7)day or night.

I start ed kiss in’ ev ’ry (A7)thing in sight.

But (G)when I kissed the cop down at Thirt ty fourth and Vine, he (A7)broke my lit tle bot tle of (CN.C.)Love Po tion Num ber (Em)Nine.

I did n’t know if it was (A7)day or night.

I start ed kiss in’ ev ’ry (A7)thing in sight.

But (G)when I kissed the cop down at Thirt ty fourth and Vine, he (A7)broke my lit tle bot tle of (CN.C.)Love Po tion Num ber (Em)Nine.

(Em)Nine.

Love Potion Number 9 by The Searchers

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Love Potion Number 9”

What key is "Love Potion Number 9" in?: "Love Potion Number 9" by The Searchers is in the key of E with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Love Potion Number 9" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Love Potion Number 9" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Love Potion Number 9" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Searchers can I play here?: Try "LOVE POTION NUMBER NINE", "Needles And Pins". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.