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Kiss to day good (C)bye,
the sweet ness and the (Dm7)sor row.
We did what we (C)had (G)to (D9)do,
and I can’t re (Fm)gret what I did for love, what I did for (G)love.
(CN.C.)Look my eyes are (C)dry,
the gift was ours to (Dm)bor row.
It’s as if we (C)al (G)ways (D9)knew,
but I won’t for (Fm)get what I did for love, what I did for (G)love.
(Am)Gone,
love is nev er (Am)gone,
as we trav el (Em)on,
love’s what we’ll re (D)mem ber.
(CN.C.)Kiss to day good (C)bye,
and point me t’ward to (Dm7)mor row.
Wish me luck, the (C)same (G)to (Am)you.
Won’t for (F)get, can’t re (C)gret, what I (Dm7)did (G7)for (C)love.
What I did for (C)love.
What I did for (C)love.
What I Did For Love — Simple Sheet Music
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"What I Did For 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 C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “What I Did For Love”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "What I Did For 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 "What I Did For Love" by Marvin Hamlisch played in?
- What I Did For Love is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "What I Did For Love"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What I Did For Love" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "What I Did For Love"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "What I Did For Love"?
- "What I Did For Love" was originally performed by Marvin Hamlisch. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Marvin Hamlisch can I play here?
- Try "One", "One", "What I Did For Love (from 'A Chorus Line')". 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 "What I Did For Love". Key of C, 120 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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