Prisoners Of Love (Leo & Max)

by Mel Brooks

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(C)Pris ’ners of (Ab7)love,

(C)blue skies a (Ab7)bove,

(C)can’t keep our hearts (C#dim7)in (G7)jail!

(Dm)Pris ’ners of love,

our tur tle doves

(G)soon com ing (G9)’round with (C6)bail.

Oh, you can (E)lock us up and (A7)lose (Em7)the (A7)key,

but (Dm)hearts (C#dim7)in (Dm)love (C#dim7)are (Dm)al (F)ways (G7)free.

(C)Pris ’ners of (Ab7)love,

(C6)blue skies a (A7)bove,

’cause (Dm7)we’re still (G7)pris ’ners,

(Dm7)we’re still (G7)pris ’ners,

(Dm7)we’re still (G7)pris ’ners of (C6)love!

(G)Pris ’ners of (Eb7)love,

(G)blue skies a (Eb7)bove,

(G6)can’t keep our hearts (G#dim7)in jail.

(Am)Pris ’ners of love,

our tur tle doves

(D7)soon com ing ’round (D)with bail.

Tote that bail!

You can (B)lock us up and (E7)lose (B)the key,

but (Am)hearts (G#dim7)in (Am)love (G#dim7)are (Am)al (Cm6)ways (D7)free.

(G)Pris ’ners of (Eb7)love,

(G6)blue skies a (E7)bove,

’cause (Am7)we’re still (D7)pris (D13)’ners,

(Am7)we’re still (D7)pris (D13)’ners,

(Am7)we’re still (D7)pris ’ners of (G6)love!

Love!

(C6)Love!

Love!

(G)Love!

(Em11)Love!

(Am7)Love!

(D9sus)Love!

(G)Love!

(Em11)Love!

(Am7)Love!

(D9sus)Love!

(Bb)Love!

(G)Le o and (Eb7)Max,

(G)up off our (Eb7)backs,

(G)back on the great (Abdim7)white (D)way.

(Am7)Le o and Max,

back on our tracks,

(D)we’re back on (Am7)top (D9)to (G6)stay!

So when we (B)take your mon ey, (E)nev (Bm7)er (E7)fear,

we’ll (Am)knock (G#dim7)Broad (Am)way (G#dim7)right (Am)on (C)its (D7)ear.

The (Bb)cast is great, the script is swell, but this we’re tell in’ you, sirs, you (B)got no show, it just won’t go with (G#m7)out the pro (F#)duc ers.

(G)We’ll nev er (Eb7)quit,

(G6)hit af ter (E7)hit!

(Am7)You and (D7)me o we (Am7)guar an (D7)tee o, you’re (Am7)look in’ at (D7)Le o and (Em)Max.

The pro (Am7)duc ers

(Am)Le (D)o

and Max.

Prisoners Of Love (Leo & Max) by Mel Brooks — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Prisoners Of Love (Leo & Max)” by Mel Brooks 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 120 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 "Prisoners Of Love (Leo & Max)" 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 "Prisoners Of Love (Leo & Max)"?
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 Mel Brooks songs work for kids?
Try "Springtime For Hitler (from 'The Producers')", "Along Came Bialy", "Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.