Love Takes You In

by Steven Curtis Chapman

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I know you’ve heard the (E)sto ries,

but they all sound

too good to be true.

You’ve heard a bout a place called home,

but there does n’t seem to (D6/9)be one for you,

so (B)one more night you cry your self to (E)sleep

and (B)drift off to a (Dsus2)dis tant dream

(D6/9)where love (D)takes you in

and ev ’ry thing (A)chang es.

A (D6/9)mir a cle starts

with the (Esus)beat of a heart.

(D6/9)When love (D)takes you home

and says you be (A)long here,

the (D6/9)lone li ness ends

and a (Esus)new life be gins

(D6/9)when love (D)takes you in.

And some where while you’re (E)sleep ing,

some one else is dream ing, too,

count ing down the days un til

they hold you close and (D)say, “I love you.”

And (B)like the rain that falls in to the (E)sea, in a (Bsus)mo ment what has (B)been is lost in what will be.

(D69)When love takes you in,

ev ’ry thing (A)chang es.

A (D6/9)mir a cle starts

with the (Esus)beat of a heart,

and this (G6/9)love will nev er let you (Dmaj9)go.

There is (B7sus)noth (B7)ing that could (B9)ev er cause this (Dmaj9)love

to (E7sus)lose its hold.

When (D6/9)love

(D)takes you in,

ev ’ry thing (A)chang es.

A (D6/9)mir a cle starts

with the (A)beat of a heart,

when (D6/9)love takes you home

and (A)says you be (A)long here,

the (D6/9)lone li ness ends

and a (A)new life be gins.

(D6/9)When love takes you in,

it takes you in (F#m9)for good.

(Bm7)When love

takes you in.

Love Takes You In by Steven Curtis Chapman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Love Takes You In by Steven Curtis Chapman 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 A at 80 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 Takes You In" 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 Takes You In"?
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 Takes You In" use?
Just 18 chords: A, Asus2, B, B7, B9, Bm7, Bsus4, C#m, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Steven Curtis Chapman songs work for kids?
Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.