Stolen Moments

by Alicia Keys

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Re mem ber in’ the days

when our (Dm9)love be gan.

(Em9)Think in’ of a mil lion ways

to es (Dm9)cape and be with you.

But re (Em9)al i ty

was n’t just (Dm9)you and I.

It was (Em9)long drawn out days and lone ly nights.

(Em9)Dream in’ ’bout you, I keep (Dm9)dream in’ ’bout you and I’m (Em9)dream in’ ’bout when you would say, “Let me take you, take you, take you to an (Dm9)oth er place

where (Em9)noth in’ ev er seems to mat ter.

It’s just (Dm9)you and me.

(Em9)We can take flight like a (Dm9)thief in the night, stol en (Em9)mo ments with (Dm9)you, ooh.”

But (Em9)des ti ny

did n’t have such a (Dm9)sim ple plan.

(Em9)I was just a girl

and you a young man.

How could (Em9)age de fine

some thin’ (Dm9)so di vine?

Can this (Em9)e ven be real or just ex ist in my mind?

(Em9)Dream in’ ’bout you, I keep (Dm9)dream in’ ’bout you and I’m (Em9)dream in’ and wait in’ for the day

when no one and noth ing else takes (Bm7)up our time.

(Em9)Fi nal ly you’re on ly (Am9)mine

each and ev ’ry day and I (Bm7)walk with you.

(Em9)right by my (Am9)side.

But in stead we have to hide, sneak a (Bm7)round and lie

just to (Em9)spend time a (Am9)lone.

If (Bm7)lov ing you’s a crime I’d (Cmaj7)rath er do the time and (B7)leave the world be (B)hind.

“Let me take you, take you, take you to an (Dm9)oth er place

where (Em9)noth in’ ev er seems to mat ter.

It’s just (Dm9)you and me.

(Em9)We can take flight like a (Dm9)thief in the night, stol en (Em9)mo ments with (Dm9)you, ooh.”

(Em9)Let’s get a way.

Let’s get a way,

oh.

(Em9)We can get a way.

We can get a way,

oh.

(Em9)Let’s get a way.

Let’s get a way,

oh.

(Em9)We can get a way.

We can get a way,

oh.

Stolen Moments by Alicia Keys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stolen Moments” by Alicia Keys 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 90 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 "Stolen Moments" 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 "Stolen Moments"?
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.