Love Sneakin' Up On You

by Bonnie Raitt

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No Rain y night,

I’m your all a lone, sit ting here wait ing for your (Bm)voice on the (C)phone.

and you Fe ver turns

try to cold, cold sweat, or think ing a bout the things we (C)ain’t a done yet.

You Tell me now it, I’ve got to know.

Do you feel the same?

Do you just light up at the men tion of my name?

(C)Don’t wor ry, ba by.

It ain’t noth ing new.

(Bm)That’s just love sneak in’ (C)up on you.

If your (C)whole world is shak in’ and you feel like I do,

(Bm)that’s just love sneak in’ (C)up on you.

Hey, hey.

No where on earth

for your heart to hide once love comes sneak in’ up on (Bm)your blind the (C)side,

and you might as well

try to stop the rain or stand in the tracks of things a (C)ain’t a way train.

You just can’t fight it, I’ve when a thing is you meant to be.

So come on, let’s fin ish what you start ed with me.

(C)Don’t wor ry, ba by.

It ain’t noth ing new.

(Bm)That’s just love sneak in’ (C)up on you.

If your (C)whole world is shak in’ and you feel like I do,

(Bm)that’s just love sneak in’ (C)up on you.

Hey, hey.

(C)up on you.

Hey,

yeah.

(C)up on you.

Well, (C)don’t wor ry, ba by.

It ain’t noth ing new.

(Bm)That’s just love sneak in’ (C)up on you.

If your (C)whole world is shak in’ and you feel like I do,

(Bm)that’s just love sneak in’ (C)up on you.

(C)don’t wor ry, ba by.

It ain’t noth ing new.

(Bm)That’s just love sneak in’ (C)up on you.

If your (C)whole world is shak in’ and you feel like I do,

(Bm)that’s just love sneak in’ (C)up on you.

Love Sneakin' Up On You by Bonnie Raitt — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Love Sneakin' Up On You by Bonnie Raitt 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 D at 100 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 "Love Sneakin' Up On You" 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 "Love Sneakin' Up On You"?
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 "Love Sneakin' Up On You" use?
Just 8 chords: A7, Bm, C, Cpow, Dpow, F#7, Fpow, Gpow. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bonnie Raitt songs work for kids?
Try "I Can't Help You Now", "ANGELS FROM MONTGOMERY", "SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.