Steal My Kisses

by Ben Harper And The Innocent Criminals

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I pulled in to Nash ville, Ten nes (C6)see,

but (D6)you would n’t e ven come a round to see (G)me.

And since you’re head ing up to Car o li na,

you (D6)know I’m gon na be right there be hind ya.

’Cause I al ways have to steal my kiss es from (C6)you.

I (D6)al ways have to (D7)steal my kiss es from (G)you.

Al ways have to steal my kiss es from you.

I (D6)al ways have to (D7)steal my kiss es from you.

Now I’d love to feel that warm south ern (C6)rain.

Just to (D6)hear it fall is the sweet est sound ing thing.

And to see it fall on your sim ple coun try (C6)dress,

it’s like heav en to me, I must con fess.

’Cause I you.

Now (G)I’ve been hang ing ’round you for (C6)days,

but (D6)when I lean in, you just turn your head a (G)way.

Whoa,

no, you did n’t mean (C6)that.

She said, “I love the way you think, but I hate the way you (G)act.”

’Cause I al ways have to (G7)steal my kiss es from (C6)you.

I (D6)al ways have to (D7)steal my kiss es from (G)you.

Al ways have to steal my kiss es from you.

I (D6)al ways have to (D7)steal my kiss es from

you.

Al ways have to steal my kiss es from (C6)you.

I (D6)al ways have to (D7)steal my kiss es from (G)you.

Al ways have to steal my kiss es from you.

I (D6)al ways have to (D7)steal my kiss es from

you.

Steal My Kisses by Ben Harper And The Innocent Criminals — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Steal My Kisses” by Ben Harper And The Innocent Criminals 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 G at 100 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 "Steal My Kisses" 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 "Steal My Kisses"?
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 "Steal My Kisses" use?
Just 7 chords: C, C6, D6, D7, F, G, G7. Take it one section at a time.