Stop

by Jamelia

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Lyrics

(CN.C.)All that I have is all that you’ve (Em)walk giv en me,

but it’s did you nev er wor ry that I’d come to de pend on you?

So I gave you all the love I had in me, ev ’ry day yeah,

and now I found you lied

is to (Bm)leave and I can’t be (F#sus4)lieve it’s true.

Oh,

you bet ter (G)stop

be (F#)fore

you (Bm)tear me all a (E)part, you bet ter (G)stop

be (F#)fore

you (Bm)go and break my (E7)heart.

(G)Ooh

you bet ter (Bm)stop.

(CN.C.)Time af ter time I’ve tried to (Em)walk a way, me,

but it’s not you that er ea sy when your soul is de torn in two.

So I just re sign my self to it in me, ev ’ry day yeah,

and now all I can do

is to (Bm)leave and it up to (F#sus4)you, oh.

true.

Oh,

you bet ter (G)stop

be (F#)fore

you (Bm)tear me all a (E)part, you bet ter (G)stop

be (F#)fore

you (Bm)go and break my (E7)heart.

(G)Ooh

you bet ter (Bm)stop.

(CN.C.)Time af ter time I’ve tried to (Em)stop

if you (D)love me, now’s the (G)time to be (D)sor ry.

(Em)I won’t be (F#m)lieve that you’d (G)walk out on (A)me,

ba (A#dim)by.

(Bm)Ooh!

(Bm)Oh,

(Bm)you’d bet ter (G)stop

be (F#)fore

you (Bm)tear me all a (E)part, you’d bet ter (G)stop

be (F#)fore

you (Bm)go and break my (E)heart.

(G)Oh

you bet ter (Em)stop, (you’d bet ter) (A)stop, (you’d bet ter,) (G)ooh

you’d bet ter (Em)stop, (you’d bet ter) (A)stop, (you’d bet ter), (G)oh

you’d bet ter (Em)stop, (you’d bet ter) (A)stop, (you’d bet ter,) (G)ooh

you’d bet ter (Em)stop, (you’d bet ter) (A)stop, (you’d bet ter), (G)oh

you’d bet ter

Stop by Jamelia — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stop” by Jamelia 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 D at 90 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 "Stop" 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 "Stop"?
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.