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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Thing Called Love" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Thing Called Love"?
- 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 "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 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 "Thing Called Love". Key of G, 100 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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