Penny Lover

by Lionel Richie
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Lyrics

Pen ny lov er, don’t walk on by.

Pen ny lov er, don’t you make me cry.

Can’t you see, girl, who my heart’s beat ing for?

You’re the on ly girl that I a dore.

The first time I (Fm)saw you,

oh, you (Ab)looked (Gb)so fine.

And I

(Fm)had a feel in’

one (Ab)day (Gb)you’d be mine.

Hon ey, (Ab)you came a long

and (Cm7)cap tured my (Fm)heart.

Now my (Bbm)love is some where lost in your (Db)kiss.

When I’m (Bbm)all a lone it’s you that (Db)I miss.

Girl, a (Bbm)love like yours is hard to re (Db)sist.

Oh.

Pen ny lov er, my love’s on fire.

Pen ny lov er, you’re my one de sire.

Tell me, ba by, could this be true,

that I could need some one like I need you?

Nights warm and (Fm)ten der,

oh, ly ing (Ab)next (Gb)to you.

Girl,

I (Fm)sur ren der.

What (Ab)more (Gb)can I do?

I’ve spent (Ab)all of my life

in (Cm7)search of your (Fm)love.

Now there’s (Bbm)one more thing I’d like to (Db)say:

Don’t you ev (Bbm)er take your sweet love a (Db)way.

Girl, I’ll do an y thing, just please (Db)stay.

Oh.

I don’t un der stand (Db)it, oh, what’s come (Ab)o ver me.

But I’m not gon na (Db)wor ry, no, not an y (Ab)more,

’cause when a (Fm)man’s in love he’s (Eb)on ly got one (Fm)sto ry.

That’s why my (Bbm)love is some where lost in your kiss.

When I’m lost (Bbm)and a lone it’s you (Db)that I miss.

With a (Bbm)love like yours, it’s hard (Db)to re sist.

(Eb)Oh, oh.

Pen ny lov er, don’t walk on by.

(Don’t you walk on by.) Pen ny lov er, don’t you make me cry.

(Don’t you make me cry, ba by.) Pen ny lov er, don’t walk on by.

(Don’t you walk on by.) Pen ny lov er, don’t you make me cry.

(Oh, Pen ny (Ab)ba Pen by.) lov er, don’t you walk on by.

(Don’t you walk on by.)

Pen ny lov er, don’t you make me cry.

Penny Lover — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Penny Lover" 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, 98 BPM.

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

About “Penny Lover”

Can I play "Penny Lover" 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 "Penny Lover" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Penny Lover" by Lionel Richie played in?
Penny Lover 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 "Penny Lover"?
The arrangement plays at 98 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Penny Lover" 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 "Penny Lover"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Penny Lover"?
"Penny Lover" was originally performed by Lionel Richie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Penny Lover"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bbm, Cm7, Db, Eb, Fm, Gb.
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 "Penny Lover"?
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. "Penny Lover" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Penny Lover"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Penny Lover" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.