What Lovers Do

by Maroon 5
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Lyrics

Say, say, say, hey, hey, (Am)now, ba (G)by.

(C)Ooh, my, my, don’t play now, ba (F)by.

Say, say, say, hey, hey, (Am)now, ba (G)by.

So (C)let’s get one thing straight now, ba (F)by.

Tell me, tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, (Am)love me or (G)not.

I bet the house on ya; am I (C)luck y or not, luck y or not, luck y or (F)not?

You got ta tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, (Am)love me or (G)not.

Been wish ing for ya; am I (C)luck y or not, luck y or not, luck y or (F)not?

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, (Am)been wish (G)ing for you, ooh, (C)ooh,

try na do what (F)lov ers do, ooh.

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, (Am)been wish (G)ing for you, ooh, (C)ooh,

try na do what (F)lov ers do,

ooh.

Say, say, say, hey, hey, now, (Am)ba by.

(C)You gon’ make me hit you with that lay down, ba by.

(Oh.) Oh,

say, say, say, hey, hey, now, (Am)ba by,

(C)you know what I need out the gate, now, ba by.

(Oh, oh.) Tell me, tell me if you

What lov ers do.

What lov ers do.

What lov ers do.

What lov ers do.

Oh, oh.

Aren’t we too grown for games?

(G)Aren’t we too grown to play a round?

(C)Young e nough to chase, but (F)old e nough to know bet ter.

Are we too grown for chang (Am)in’?

(G)Are we too grown to mess a round?

And, (C)ooh, and now can’t wait for ev er, ba by.

(F)Both of us should know bet ter.

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, (Am)been wish (G)ing for you,

ooh, (C)ooh, try na do what (F)lov ers do,

ooh.

Ooh.

ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, (Am)been wish (G)ing for you,

ooh, (C)ooh, try na do what (F)lov ers do,

ooh.

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, (Am)been wish (G)ing for you,

ooh, (C)ooh, try na do what (F)lov ers do,

ooh.

Ooh.

ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, (Am)been wish (G)ing for you,

ooh, (C)ooh, try na do what (F)lov ers do,

ooh.

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, (Am)been wish (G)ing for you,

ooh, (C)ooh, try na do what (F)lov ers do,

ooh.

(F)lov ers do,

ooh.

What Lovers Do — Simple Sheet Music

"What Lovers Do" 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, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “What Lovers Do”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "What Lovers Do"?
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 Lovers Do" by Maroon 5 played in?
What Lovers Do 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 Lovers Do"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "What Lovers Do" 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 Lovers Do"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "What Lovers Do"?
"What Lovers Do" was originally performed by Maroon 5. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Maroon 5 can I play here?
Try "DON'T WANNA KNOW", "WHAT LOVERS DO", "DAYLIGHT". 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 Lovers Do". Key of C, 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.