Other arrangements of Love Stinks
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(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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Love Stinks" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Love Stinks"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Love Stinks". Key of C, 92 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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