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After The Lovin'

· by Engelbert Humperdinck

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Lyrics

So, I (C)sing you to sleep,

(C6)af ter the (Cmaj7)lov in’, with a (Dm)song I just wrote

yes ter (Dm7)day.

And I (Dm)hope you can hear

what the (G)words and the (G)mu sic have to (C)say.

It’s so (C)hard to ex (Cmaj7)plain ev ’ry (C6)thing that I’m (Cmaj7)feel in’.

Face to (Dm)face, I just (Dm)seem to go (Dm7)dry.

But I (Dm)love you so much,

that the (G)sound of your voice can get me (C)high.

Thanks for tak in’ me

on a (F)one way trip to the sun.

And thanks for (E)turn in’ me

in to a (Dm7)some

(G)one.

So, I (C)sing you to sleep,

(C6)af ter the (Cmaj7)lov in’.

I (Dm)brush back the hair

from your (Dm7)eyes.

And the (Dm)love on your face

is so (G)real that it makes me wan na (A)cry.

And I know

that my song is n’t (E7)say in’ an y thing (Am)new.

Oh,

but, (Dm7)af ter the (Em7)lov in’,

I’m still in (F)love

with (C)you.

So, I (Db)sing you to sleep,

(Db6)af ter the (Dbmaj7)lov in’.

I (Ebm)brush back the hair

from your (Ebm7)eyes.

And the (Ebm)love on your face

is so (Ab)real that it makes me want to (Bb)cry.

And I know

that my song is n’t (F7)say in’ an y thing (Bbm)new.

Oh, but, (Ebm7)af ter the (Fm7)lov in’,

I’m still in (Gb)love with (Db)you.

Yes, (Ebm7)af ter the (Fm7)lov in’,

I’m still in (Gb)love with (Db)you.

(Bb)Mm,

(Ebm7)Af ter the (Fm7)lov in’,

I’m still in (Gb)love with (Bbm)you.

After The Lovin' by Engelbert Humperdinck — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “After The Lovin'” by Engelbert Humperdinck 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 C at 118 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 Lovin'" 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 Lovin'"?: 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 Lovin'" use?: Just 35 chords: A, Ab, Ab7, Am, Am7, B, Bb, Bb7, +27 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Engelbert Humperdinck songs work for kids?: Try "THE LAST WALTZ", "JUST SAY I LOVE HER", "MY FOOLISH HEART". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.