Standing In The Shadows Of Love

by The Four Tops

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Lyrics

(Am)Stand ing in the shad ows of (Am)love,

I’m get ting (Fmaj7)read y for the heart aches to (E)come.

(E7)Can’t you see me (Am)stand ing in the shad ows of love?

Try I’m best get to ting (Fmaj7)read y for the heart aches to (E)come.

I want to (F)run but there’s (Gm)no where to (C)go

’cause mis (F)heart aches will fol low (Gm)me I (C)know.

With out your love, (F)day, the love come (Gm)I (C)need, row.

it’s the be gin (F)ning of the end (Gm)ing (C)for me.

row.

(Dsus)’Cause you’re tak ing a way all my rea both sons for liv ing How when you (A)pushed a side all the love I’ve been (Bbdim7)giv ing.

Now Now wait a min ute.

(CN.C.)Did n’t I treat you right now, ba by, did n’t I?

Did n’t I do the best al I could, now did n’t I?

So don’t you leave me.

(Am)Stand ing in the shad ows of (Am)love,

I’m get ting (Fmaj7)read y for the heart aches to (E)come.

(E7)Don’t you see me (Am)stand ing in the shad ows of love?

Try my best get to get (Fmaj7)read y for the heart aches to (E)come.

I All a (F)lone, I’m des (Gm)tined to be (C)go

with mis (F)er y my on ly (Gm)com pa (C)ny.

It may come to (F)day, it might come (Gm)to (C)mor row.

But it’s for sure, (F)I ain’t got noth (Gm)ing (C)but sor row.

(Dsus)Now don’t your con science way kind of rea both er you?

liv ing How can you (A)watch me cry af ter all I’ve done (Bbdim7)for you?

Now hold on a min ute.

(CN.C.)Gave n’t you all the love I had now did n’t I?

When you needed me I was al ways there now did n’t I?

So don’t you leave me.

was n’t I?

Stand ing in the shad (Gm)ows of (C)love,

get ting read y for the heart (Gm)aches to (C)come.

I’m try ing (F)not to cry (Gm)out (C)loud.

You know (F)cry ing, it ain’t (Gm)gon na help (C)me now.

What did I (Dsus)do to cause all this grief?

Now what’d I (A)say

to make you wan na (Bbdim7)leave?

Now wait a min ute.

(CN.C.)Gave my heart and soul to you now did n’t I?

And did n’t I al ways treat you good, now did n’t I?

I’m (Am)stand ing in the shad ows of love.

Try’n’ I’m best get to ting (Fmaj7)read y for the heart aches to (E)come.

(E7)Don’t you see me (Am)stand ing in the shad ows of love.

Try’n’ my best get to get (Fmaj7)read y for the heart aches to (E)come.

(E7)Don’t you see me

Standing In The Shadows Of Love by The Four Tops — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Standing In The Shadows Of Love” by The Four Tops 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 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Standing In The Shadows Of Love" 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 "Standing In The Shadows Of Love"?
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.