Other arrangements of Love Stinks
Pick a learning view.
(C)You love her,
but (C)she loves him,
and (F5)he loves na some bod y else.
it is.
You (C)just can’t win.
And (C)so it goes (F5)’til the (C)day you die.
This (F5)thing they call love, it’s gon It’s (C)make you cry.
I’ve had the blues what an the reds and the pinks.
thinks.
(F5)One thing for sure is
(CN.C.)(Love stinks.) (G7)love (C)stinks,
(G5)yeah, (F5)yeah.
(Love stinks.) (G5)Love (C)stinks,
(G5)yeah, (F5)yeah.
(Love stinks.) (G5)Love (C)stinks,
(G5)yeah, (F5)yeah.
(Love stinks.) (G5)Love (C)stinks,
(G5)yeah, (F5)yeah.
(C)Two by two
and (C)side by side,
and (F5)love’s gon na find you, y yes, it is.
You (C)just can’t hide.
You’ll (C)feel it call, (F5)’til your (C)heart will fall,
then (F5)love they will fly.
it’s gon It’s (C)gone; that’s all.
I don’t care blues what an y Ca sa no va thinks.
(F5)All I can say is
(CN.C.)(Love stinks.) (G7)love (C)stinks,
(G5)yeah, (F5)yeah.
(Love stinks.) (G5)Love (C)stinks,
(G5)yeah, (F5)yeah.
(Love stinks.) (G5)Love (C)stinks,
(G5)yeah, (F5)yeah.
(Love stinks.) (G5)Love (C)stinks,
(G5)yeah, (F5)yeah.
(C)Shoo de bop.
(C)Shoo de bop.
(C)Shoo de bop.
(Am)Shoo, shoo.
(C)Shoo de bop.
(C)Shoo de bop.
(C)Shoo de bop.
(Am)Shoo, shoo.
I’ve been through dia monds, and I’ve been through minks, I’ve (F5)been through it all.
(CN.C.)(Love stinks.) (G7)Love (C)stinks,
(G5)yeah, (F5)yeah.
(Love stinks.) (G5)Love (C)stinks,
(G5)yeah, (F5)yeah.
(G5)Love (C)stinks.
Love stinks, (G5)yeah, (F5)yeah.
(Love stinks.) (G5)Love (C)stinks.
Love stinks, (G5)yeah.
(F5)yeah.
(Love stinks.) (G5)Love (C)stinks.
Love stinks, (G5)yeah, (F5)yeah.
(Love stinks.) (G5)Love (C)stinks.
I mean, it stinks.
Yeah, (F5)yeah.
(Love stinks.) (G5)Love (C)stinks.
Love stinks, (G5)yeah, (F5)yeah.
(Love stinks.) (G5)Love (C)stinks.
Love stinks, (G5)yeah.
(F5)yeah.
(Love stinks.) (G5)Love (C)stinks.
Love stinks, (G5)yeah, (F5)yeah.
(Love stinks.) (G5)Love (C)stinks.
I mean, it stinks.
Yeah, (F5)yeah.
(Love stinks.) (G5)Love (C)stinks.
Love Stinks — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Love Stinks" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 92 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Love Stinks”
- Can I play "Love Stinks" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Love Stinks" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Love Stinks" by J. Geils Band played in?
- Love Stinks is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Love Stinks"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Love Stinks" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Love Stinks"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Love Stinks"?
- "Love Stinks" was originally performed by J. Geils Band. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Love Stinks"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, Fpow, G7, Gpow.
- What other songs by J. Geils Band can I play here?
- Try "FREEZE-FRAME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Love Stinks"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Love Stinks" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Love Stinks"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Love Stinks" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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