What key is "What The World Needs Now Is Love" in?

"What The World Needs Now Is Love" by Bacharach & David is in the key of G with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "What The World Needs Now Is Love" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "What The World Needs Now Is Love" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "What The World Needs Now Is Love" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Bacharach & David can I play here?

Try "ONE LESS BELL TO ANSWER", "A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME", "I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

What the (Bm7)world needs (Em)now is (Bm7)love, sweet (Em)love.

(C6)It’s the on ly thing that there’s (Bm)just too (D)lit tle of.

What the (Bm7)world needs (Em)now is (Bm7)love, sweet (Em)love.

(C6)No, not just for some, but for (B)ev ’ry one.

Lord, we don’t need an oth er moun tain,

there are (Dm9)moun tains and (G7)hill sides e (Cmaj7)nough to climb;

there are (Dm9)o ceans and (G7)riv ers e (Cmaj7)nough to cross, e (Em7)nough to last

till the end of (D7sus)time.

What the (Bm7)world needs (Em)now is (Bm7)love, sweet (Em)love.

(C6)It’s the on ly thing that there’s (Bm)just too (D)lit tle of.

What the (Bm7)world needs (Em)now is (Bm7)love, sweet (Em)love.

(C6)No, not just for some, but for (B)ev ’ry one.

Lord, we don’t need an oth er mead ow,

there are (Dm9)corn fields and (G7)wheat fields e (Cmaj7)nough to grow;

there are (Dm9)sun beams and (G7)moon beams e (Cmaj7)nough to shine, oh, (Em7)lis ten, Lord,

if you want to (D7sus)know.

What the What the (B)ev ’ry one.

(Am)No, not just for some, oh, but (Bm7)just for (Cmaj7)ev

(D7)’ry

(G)one.

What The World Needs Now Is Love by Bacharach & David

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 112 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “What The World Needs Now Is Love”

What key is "What The World Needs Now Is Love" in?: "What The World Needs Now Is Love" by Bacharach & David is in the key of G with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "What The World Needs Now Is Love" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "What The World Needs Now Is Love" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "What The World Needs Now Is Love" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Bacharach & David can I play here?: Try "ONE LESS BELL TO ANSWER", "A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME", "I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.