Keyshia Cole - Love -

It was the song that ultimately got her signed. When she performed just the first verse and chorus for A&M Records President Ron Fair , he signed her on the spot. Musical Composition & Tutorials

Master the iconic melodies of this R&B classic with these helpful tutorials and live performances: Keyshia Cole - Love

"Love" is the soulful breakthrough single that defined Keyshia Cole's career, released on , as the fourth and final single from her debut album, The Way It Is . The Story Behind the Song It was the song that ultimately got her signed

The track is a raw, emotional ballad inspired by a real-life heartbreak. The Story Behind the Song The track is

Written in the key of , "Love" is recognized for its distinctive piano instrumental and iconic guitar riff.

While at a nightclub in Malibu, she spotted an ex-boyfriend with a new girlfriend. She went home and wrote the lyrics so quickly that she was in the studio recording the track by 4:00 AM.

The song primarily uses F Major 7 , F minor 7 flat 5 , G minor 7 , and E diminished chords.