Other arrangements of When Will I Be Loved
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I’ve been cheat ed,
been mis treat ed;
when will I
be loved?
I’ve been (Bb)pushed down,
I’ve been (Bb)pushed ’round;
when will (Bb)I
be loved?
When I find my (C)new man
that I want for (F)mine,
he (Bb)al ways breaks my (C)heart in two; it (Dm)hap pens ev ’ry time.
I’ve been (Bb)made blue,
I’ve been (Bb)lied to;
when will (Bb)I
be loved?
When I find my (C)new man
that I want for (F)mine,
he (Bb)al ways breaks my (C)heart in two; it (Dm)hap pens ev ’ry time.
I’ve been (Bb)cheat ed,
been mis (Bb)treat ed;
when will (Bb)I
be loved?
When will (Bb)I
be loved?
(C)Tell me, when will (Bb)I (C)be (Bb)loved?
When Will I Be Loved — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "When Will I Be Loved" by Linda Ronstadt: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 130 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 “When Will I Be Loved”
- What key is "When Will I Be Loved" by Linda Ronstadt played in?
- When Will I Be Loved is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "When Will I Be Loved"?
- The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "When Will I Be Loved" 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 "When Will I Be Loved"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "When Will I Be Loved"?
- "When Will I Be Loved" was originally performed by Linda Ronstadt. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "When Will I Be Loved"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Linda Ronstadt can I play here?
- Try "PRISONER IN DISGUISE", "DREAMS TO DREAM", "STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "When Will I Be Loved" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "When Will I Be Loved" by Linda Ronstadt. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "When Will I Be Loved" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "When Will I Be Loved" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.