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Head un (F)der (Bbsus2)wa ter, (C)and they (Dm)tell me (C)to breathe (F)eas y for a (D)while.
The breath ing (F)gets (Bbsus2)hard er; (C)e ven (Dm)I know (F)that.
Made room (F)for (Bbsus2)me.
It’s too soon (C)to (Dm)see
(C)if I’m (F)hap py in your (D)hands.
I’m un u (F)su’l (Bbsus2)ly hard (C)to hold (Dm)on to.
Blank stares at blank pag es.
No eas y way to say (D)this.
You mean well but you make this hard on me.
I’m not gon na write you a (Gm)love song ’cause you ask for it, ’cause you need one.
You see, I’m not gon na write (D)you a (Gm)love song ’cause you tell me it’s make or break in’ this.
If you’re on your way, (D)I’m not gon na (Gm)write you to stay.
If (Dm)all you have is leav in’, I’m gon na (G7)need a bet ter rea son to write you a love song to day,
(C)to (Dm)day
(C)ay.
I learned (F)the (Bbsus2)hard way (C)that they (Dm)all say
(F)things you wan na (D)hear.
And my (F)heav y heart (C)sinks (Dm)deep down (F)un der (D)you and your (F)twist ed words.
Your (C)help just hurts.
(C)You are not what I thought (D)you were.
(F)Hel (Bbsus2)lo
(C)to (Dm)high and (F)dry.
Con vinced me to please you.
Made me think that I need this, (D)too.
I’m try in’ to let you hear me as I am.
I’m not gon na write you a (Dm)all you have is leav in’, I’m gon na (G7)need a bet ter rea son to write you a love song to day.
Prom ise me
that you’ll leave the (F)light on
to help me see
with day light my (F)guide, gone.
’Cause I be lieve
there’s a way
you can (C)love me, be cause I say I won’t write you a (D)love song ’cause you ask for it, ’cause you need one.
You see, I’m not gon na write (D)you a (Gm)love song ’cause you tell me it’s make or break in’ this.
Is (Bbsus2)that why you want ed a (Gm)love song, ’cause you ask for it, ’cause you need one?
You see, I’m not gon na write (D)you a (Gm)love song ’cause you tell me it’s make or break in’ this.
If you’re on your way, (D)I’m not gon na (Gm)write you to stay.
If your (Bb)heart is no where in it, I don’t (C)want it for a min ute.
Babe, I (Dm)walk the sev en seas when I be (G7)lieve that there’s a rea son to (Bb)write you a love song to day,
(C)to (Dm)day.
Love Song — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Love Song" by Sara Bareilles: 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 F, 132 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 Song”
- What key is "Love Song" by Sara Bareilles played in?
- Love Song is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Love Song"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Love Song" 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 Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Love Song"?
- "Love Song" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Love Song"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Am, Bb, Bbsus2, C, C7, D, Dm, +3 more.
- What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
- Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Love Song" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Love Song" by Sara Bareilles. 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 Song" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 Song" 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.