"Part-Time Love" is a song written by English musician Elton John with lyrics by Gary Osborne.

It proved to be one of the most popular singles the pair wrote, along with 1982's "Blue Eyes" and the 1980 US million seller "Little Jeannie".

In the 29 September 1979 edition of the Ann Landers advice column, one writer going by the title "Want A Better Environment For Our Youth" alleged that these lyrics of this song dealt with adultery: "You've been seen running around...Don't tell me what to do when you've been doing it too.

Cash Box praised the "Fine singing, rhythm textures, big chorus, perky beat and nice arrangement.

"[3] Record World called it a "solid pop/rock offering with a bouncy beat and full vocal hook.