Is "After The Love Has Gone" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "After The Love Has Gone"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "After The Love Has Gone" use?

Just 33 chords: Ab9, Abm7, Amaj7, B, B9, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, +25 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Earth, Wind & Fire songs work for kids?

Try "LOVE'S HOLIDAY", "BOOGIE WONDERLAND", "LET'S GROOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

After The Love Has Gone

· by Earth, Wind & Fire

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Lyrics

For a while

to (Bbm)love was all we could do.

We were (Fsus2)young and we knew, and our eyes

were a live,

deep in side we knew our love was true.

For a while

we (Bbm)paid no mind to the past,

(G#m7)we (Fsus2)knew love would last.

Ev ’ry (Dm7)night

some thin’ (Bbmaj7)right

would in (C9sus)vite us to be gin the dance.

(Bbmaj7)Some thin’ hap pened a long the way; what (Gm7)used to be hap py was sad.

(Emaj7)Some thin’ hap pened a long the way and (C#m7)yes ter day was all we had.

And (Cm7)oh,

(Fm7)af ter the love has gone,

(Eb9sus)how could you lead me on

and (Db9sus)not let me stay a round?

(Abm7)Oh,

(Fm7)af ter the love has gone,

what (Eb9sus)used to be right was wrong.

Can (Db9sus)love that’s lost be found?

For a while

to (Bbm)love each oth er with all

we would (Fsus2)ev er need.

Love was strong

for so long,

nev er knew that what was wrong, ba by, was n’t right.

We (Bbm)tried to find what we had

(G#m7)’til (Fsus2)sad ness was all we (Dm7)shared.

We were (Bbmaj7)scared

this af (C9sus)fair would lead our love in to.

(Bbmaj7)Some thin’ hap pened a long the way;

(Gm7)yes ter day was all we had.

(Bbmaj7)Some thin’ hap pened a long the way; what (Gm7)used to be hap py is sad.

(Emaj7)Some thin’ hap pened a long the way and (C#m7)yes ter day was all we had.

And (Cm7)oh,

(Fm7)af ter the love has gone,

(Eb9sus)how could you lead me on

and (Db9sus)not let me stay a round?

(Abm7)Oh,

(Fm7)af ter the love has gone,

what (Eb9sus)used to be right was wrong.

Can (Db9sus)love that’s lost be found?

(Abm7)Oh,

(Fm7)Oh,

(Bbm7)af ter the love has gone,

what (Ab9sus)used to be (Ab9)right was wrong.

Can (F#9sus)love that’s lost be found?

(C#m7)Oh.

(Fm7)Oh,

(Bbm7)af ter the love has gone,

what (Ab9sus)used to be (Ab9)right was wrong.

Can (F#9sus)love that’s lost be found?

(C#m7)Oh.

After The Love Has Gone by Earth, Wind & Fire — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “After The Love Has Gone” by Earth, Wind & Fire in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 112 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "After The Love Has Gone" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "After The Love Has Gone"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "After The Love Has Gone" use?: Just 33 chords: Ab9, Abm7, Amaj7, B, B9, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, +25 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Earth, Wind & Fire songs work for kids?: Try "LOVE'S HOLIDAY", "BOOGIE WONDERLAND", "LET'S GROOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.