Please Don't Make Me Love You

by Don Black

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Lyrics

There’s on ly so much that a (A)heart

can take

(D#)be

fore it (G#7sus)starts

to (G#7)break.

(C#m)Please don’t make me (D#)love you,

(G#7)please don’t make me (C#m)need you.

(Bbdim)I’ve no room in (F#m)my life for (F#m)some thing like (G#7sus)this.

(C#m)Please don’t take my (D#)morn ings,

(G#7)please don’t steal my (C#m)sum mers.

(Bbdim)I know they will (F#m)van ish the (F#m)mo ment we (G#7sus)kiss.

I grow weak when we (F#m)talk,

I’m con fused when we (C#m)touch.

I should just walk a (F#m)way but that’s (G#7sus)ask ing too (G#7)much.

(C#m)Please don’t make me (D#)do this,

(G#7)please don’t make me (C#m)want this.

(Bbdim)All my dreams were (F#m)tak en un (F#m)til I met (G#7sus)you.

(C#m)You’re the one I (D#)think of

(G#7sus)soon as (G#7)I a (C#m)wak en.

(Bbdim)Fun ny how the (F#m)heart tells the (F#m)mind what to (G#7sus)do.

I’m (F#m)not sure I can go through all the (G#7sus)joy and the (G#7)pain,

much (Bdim)bet ter not to (G#dim)let these dreams take (G#7sus)flight.

(Dm)Please don’t make me (E)love you,

(A7)please don’t make me (Dm)need you.

(Bdim)Sim pli fy my (Bb6)life by just (Gm)set ting me (Asus)free.

(Dm)Prom ise me you’ll (E)do this,

(A7)on ly you can (Dm)do this,

(Bdim)please don’t make me (Bb6)love you un (Gm)less you (A7)love (Dm)me.

Please Don't Make Me Love You by Don Black — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Please Don't Make Me Love You” by Don Black 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 E at 70 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 "Please Don't Make Me Love 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 "Please Don't Make Me Love 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 "Please Don't Make Me Love You" use?
Just 14 chords: A, A7, Asus4, Bb6, Bbdim, Bdim, C#m, D#m7, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Don Black songs work for kids?
Try "To Sir, With Love". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.