“My Old Piano” was released as the third and final single in the United States, and the second single in the United Kingdom and other countries, from her tenth studio album, Diana (1980).
Ross sings the song about the joy of playing a piano, describing it as if it were a person.
[Chorus]
Love is called
My old piano
I have a ball
With my old piano
[Verse 1]
My baby entertains
The real life of my parties
But still retains
In all the dignity
His international style
Exudes an air of royalties
His eighty eight key smile
Is so pleasant to see
[Chorus]
Love is called
My old piano
I have a ball
With my old piano
[Verse 2]
My old keyboard
Won't stand for a corner
He demands the middle of the room
Your heart dissolves
While he tips you so gracefully
'Til you're involved
In a baby grand affair
[Chorus]
Love is called
My old piano
I have a ball
With my old piano
Love is called
My old piano
I have a ball
With my old piano
[Verse 3]
He entertains
The real life of my parties
But still retains
In all the dignity
His international style
Exudes an air of royalties
His eighty eight key smile
Is so pleasant to see
My old keyboard
Won't stand for a corner
He demands the middle of the room
Your heart dissolves
While he tips you so gracefully
'Til you're involved
In a baby grand affair
[Chorus]
Love is called
My old piano
I have a ball
With my old piano
Love is called
My old piano
I have a ball
With my old piano
My Old Piano was written by Nile Rodgers & Bernard Edwards.
My Old Piano was produced by Nile Rodgers & Bernard Edwards.
Diana Ross released My Old Piano on Fri Sep 19 1980.