Is "What I Like About You" easy to play on piano?

Yes! Our simplified version is designed for beginners. The song is in the key of E at 120 BPM, and you can start playing along in minutes using our interactive Lead Sheet.

What key is "What I Like About You" in?

"What I Like About You" by The Romantics is in the key of E. Our simplified arrangement makes it accessible with color-coded notes and interactive playback.

Learn "WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU" by The Romantics on Piano

Master "WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU" by The Romantics with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Pop arrangement is in the key of E at 120 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

(A)Hey! unh huh. Hey! unh huh. What I (A)like a bout (E)you, you keep me you hold me tight. (E)Tell me I’m the (A)on ly one, (A)wan na come make me o ver to night. Yeah! Keep on (A)whis per ing (D)in my (A)ear, (E)tell me all the (A)things that (D)I wan na (A)hear, ’cause it’s true. That’s what I (A)like a bout (E)you. That’s What I like a bout (E)you, you real ly (A)know how to dance. (A)When you go (E)up down, (A)jump a round (D)think I’ve found (A)true ro mance. Yeah! Keep on (A)whis per ing (D)in my (A)ear, (E)tell me all the (A)things that (D)I wan na hear, ’cause it’s true. That’s what I (A)like a bout (E)you. That’s what I (A)like a bout (E)you. That’s what I (A)like a bout (E)you. That’s what I (A)like a bout (E)you. That’s what I (A)like a bout (E)you. That’s what I (A)like a bout (E)you. That’s what I (A)like a bout (E)you. That’s what I (A)like a bout (E)you. Hey! (A)Unh huh Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! (A)Unh huh Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: E
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: The Romantics

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How to Play "What I Like About You" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.