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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Penny Lover" 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 Ab, 98 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 “Penny Lover”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Penny Lover"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Penny Lover". Key of Ab, 98 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.