Stop! In The Name Of Love

· by The Supremes

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Lyrics

(Am)Stop!

In the (G)name of love,

be fore you (G)break my heart.

Ba by, ba by, I’m a (Cmaj7)ware of where you go

each time you (A7)leave my door.

I watch you walk (G)down the street,

know ing your oth er (G)love you’ll meet.

But this time be fore you (G)run to her,

leav ing me a lone and hurt, (Think it o af ver.) ter I’ve been (C)good to you, (Think it o af ver.) ter I’ve been (C)sweet to you.

Stop!

In the (G)name of love,

be fore you (G)break my heart.

Stop!

In the (G)name of love,

be fore you (G)break my heart.

Think it (C)o (F)ver.

Think it o (F)ver.

I’ve known of your, (Cmaj7)your se clud ed nights, pa tient I’ve e ven seen her (A7)may be once or twice.

a tion.

But is her (G)sweet you are ex to pres sion worth more a than my (G)love and af fec tion?

But this time be fore you (G)leave my arms

and ing rush off to her charms, (Think it o have ver.) n’t I been (C)good to you?

(Think it o Have ver.) n’t I been (C)sweet to you?

Stop!

In the (G)name of love,

be fore you (G)break my heart.

Stop!

In the (G)name of love,

be fore you (G)break my heart.

Think it (C)o (F)ver.

Think it o (F)ver.

I’ve tried so hard, (Cmaj7)hard to be ed nights, pa tient I’ve hop ing you’d stop (A7)this in fat u twice.

a tion.

But each time (G)sweet you are ex to geth er, I’m so a fraid of (G)love and af fec tion?

(G)los ing you for ev er.

(G)break my heart.

Stop!

In the (G)name of love,

be fore you (G)break my heart.

Stop!

In the (G)name of love,

be fore you (G)break my heart.

Think it (C)o (F)ver.

Think it o (F)ver.

Stop! In The Name Of Love by The Supremes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stop! In The Name Of Love” by The Supremes 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.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Stop! In The Name 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 "Stop! In The Name 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.
How many chords does "Stop! In The Name Of Love" use?: Just 7 chords: A7, Am, C, Cmaj7, F, G, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Supremes songs work for kids?: Try "LOVE CHILD", "THE HAPPENING", "YOU CAN'T HURRY LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.