My Love

by Lionel Richie
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Lyrics

I’ve been through so man y (Fm7)chang es in my life, (Cm)wom an,

it’s a (Db)won der I ain’t lost my mind.

And I (Eb6)ain’t nev er said how much I (Fm7)need

you, (Cm)sug ar,

but I sho’ (Db)need you by my (Ab)side.

My love,

just think in’ a bout you, ba by, just blows my mind.

My love,

just think in’ a bout you, ba by, just blows my mind

(Db)all

the (Ab)time.

Life with me I know for (Fm7)sure it ain’t been (Cm)eas y

but you (Db)stayed with me an y (Ab)way.

And e ven (Eb6)though you ain’t gon na (Fm7)lose

too much by leav ing

I’m so (Db)glad

you (Ab)stayed.

My love,

just think in’ a bout you, ba by, just blows my mind.

My love,

just think in’ a bout you, ba by, just blows my mind

(Db)all

the (Ab)time.

You’ve been my (Db)friend and you’ve been my (Ab)lov er,

oh Lawd,

hon ey, you’re (Db)ev ’ry thing I (Ab)need.

You’ve made my (Db)love so strong, now I (Ab)know where (Cm)I be (Cdim7)long.

Oh girl, you’ll (Bbm7)nev er have to (Dbmaj7)wor ry,

oh (Dbmaj7)ba by,

an y (Ab)more,

an y (Db)more.

My love, (Ab)time.

Oh (Ab)yeah.

My Love — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "My Love" 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 Ab, 65 BPM.

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

About “My Love”

Can I play "My Love" 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 "My Love" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "My Love" by Lionel Richie played in?
My Love is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Love"?
The arrangement plays at 65 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "My Love" 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 "My Love"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "My Love"?
"My Love" was originally performed by Lionel Richie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "My Love"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Ab, Bbm7, Cdim7, Cm, Cm7, Db, Dbm, Dbmaj7, +5 more.
What other songs by Lionel Richie can I play here?
Try "I CALL IT LOVE", "ALL NIGHT LONG", "EASY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "My Love"?
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. "My Love" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "My Love"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "My Love" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.