Why Do I Love You?

by Jerome Kern
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Sheet MusicBar NotationSimple SheetLead SheetKaraoke · LyricsEasy NotesFalling Notes
Lyrics

(G)Why do I love (Bbdim)you?

(Am7)Why do you love (D7)me?

(G)Why should there be (G#dim)two

(Am7)hap py as we?

(Bm7)Can you see

the why or (Am7)where

(D7)fore,

(G6)I should be

the one you (A7)care

(D7)for?

(G)You’re a luck y (Bbdim)boy,

(Am7)I am luck y, (D7)too,

(G)All our dreams of (G#dim)joy

(Am7)seem to come true.

(Gmaj7)May be that’s

be cause you (C)love

(Cm)me,

(G)May be that’s why (Am7)I

(D7)love (G)you.

Why Do I Love You? — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Why Do I Love You?" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 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 “Why Do I Love You?”

Can I play "Why Do I Love You?" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Why Do I Love You?" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Why Do I Love You?" by Jerome Kern played in?
Why Do I Love You? is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Why Do I Love You?"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Why Do I Love You?" 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 "Why Do I Love You?"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Why Do I Love You?"?
"Why Do I Love You?" was originally performed by Jerome Kern. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Jerome Kern can I play here?
Try "SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES", "NOBODY ELSE BUT ME", "WHY DO I LOVE YOU?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Why Do I Love You?"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Why Do I Love You?" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Why Do I Love You?"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Why Do I Love You?" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.