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Don’t have to hum ble your self to me; soap
I ain’t your judge or your king.
rep u ta tion.
And ba by!
You know you ain’t no Queen of (G7)She ba.
We may not e ven have our dig ni ty;
this could be just a pride u ful thing.
But ba by!
We can (F)choose, ya know we ain’t no a moe (G7)bas.
ing.
But are you read y for this (Ab)thing called (Bb7)love?
Don’t come from me and you, (Ab)comes from up a (Bb7)bove.
I ain’t no por cu pine, take off your (Bb7)kid gloves.
Are you read y for this (C7)thing
called (G7)love?
You ain’t no i con your carved out a soap
sent down here to clean up my rep u ta tion.
And ba by!
I ain’t you your no Prince of (G7)Charm ing.
Now we can live in fear or out of hope,
some kind of peace ful sit u a tion.
But Ba by!
Don’t know (F)why the cry of love is so a (G7)bas.
ing.
But are you read y for this (Ab)thing called (Bb7)love?
Don’t come from me and you, (Ab)comes from up a (Bb7)bove.
I ain’t no por cu pine, take off your (Bb7)kid gloves.
Are you read y for this (C7)thing called (G7)love?
Ug ly duck lings don’t turn in to swans
and glide off down the lake.
Wheth er your sun glass es are off or on,
you on ly see the (C)world you make!
Be fore (Bb5)the laws of God and the laws of (C5)man, I take (F5)you for my wife to love, (Bb5)hon or, cher ish and (C5)o bey.
I did (Bb5)n’t have no plans to (C5)live this kind a (F5)life;
it just (Bb5)worked out that (C)way.
Are you read y for it?
Are you read y for this (Ab)thing called (Bb7)love?
Don’t come from me and you, (Ab)comes from up a (Bb7)bove.
I ain’t no por cu pine, take off your (Bb7)kid gloves.
Are you read y for a big
thing called (G7)love?
Just a cra (C5)zy lit tle (F5)thing called love.
Just a cra (C5)zy lit tle (F5)thing called love.
Just a cra
Thing Called Love — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Thing Called Love" by Bonnie Raitt: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 100 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 “Thing Called Love”
- What key is "Thing Called Love" by Bonnie Raitt played in?
- Thing Called Love is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Thing Called Love"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Thing Called 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 "Thing Called Love"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Thing Called Love"?
- "Thing Called Love" was originally performed by Bonnie Raitt. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Thing Called Love"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Bbpow, C, C7, Cpow, Eb, +5 more.
- What other songs by Bonnie Raitt can I play here?
- Try "I Can't Help You Now", "ANGELS FROM MONTGOMERY", "SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Thing Called Love" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Thing Called Love" by Bonnie Raitt. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Thing Called Love" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Thing Called Love" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.