Love The One You're With

· by Crosby, Stills & Nash

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Lyrics

If you’re down (F)gry,

and con fused, (F)joy.

and you don’t re (F)mem ber

who you’re talk in’ (F)to, had.

con cen tra (F)tion er,

right slips a way

and ’cause your (F)ba by is so far a (F)way

Well, there’s a (Am)rose

in the fist ed (F)glove,

and the (Am)ea gle flies

with the dove.

And if you can’t be with the one you (F)love, hon ey, love the one you’re with.

(F)Love the one you’re with.

(F)Love the one you’re with.

(F)Love the one you’re with.

Don’t be an (F)ache

don’t be sad, (F)joy.

and and don’t sit (F)cry in’

o ver good times (F)you’ve had.

Get There’s a (F)girl er,

right next to you,

You she’s just (F)wait in’ for some thing to (F)do.

Well, there’s a (Am)rose

in the fist ed (F)glove,

and the (Am)ea gle flies

with the dove.

And if you can’t be with the one you (F)love, hon ey, love the one you’re with.

(F)Love the one you’re with.

(F)Love the one you’re with.

(F)Love the one you’re with.

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(F)Love the one you’re with.

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(F)Love the one you’re with.

Turn your heart

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Love The One You're With by Crosby, Stills & Nash — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Love The One You're With” by Crosby, Stills & Nash 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 188 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 The One You're With" 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 The One You're With"?: 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.
What other Crosby, Stills & Nash songs work for kids?: Try "SUITE: JUDY BLUE EYES", "CHICAGO", "MARRAKESH EXPRESS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.