Stop To Love

by Luther Vandross

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(C)Late ly, love

keeps keep ing me (C7)’wake at night.

Toss how in’ and turn ing, my love,

wan na kiss, wan na (Abmaj7)hold you so tight.

Ooh, but I (C)won der, love,

wheth make er you know or not.

When you just hur ry a way, get

leav in’ me lay in’ (Abmaj7)ver y shocked.

I just wan na (Am7)be

the (Dm)one that you wan na (Am7)see.

I just wan na (Am7)have you near me,

but you fly a way al most ev ’ry day.

You (Fm7)work a lot, but you (Gm7)nev er stop to (C)love.

(Stop!)

I (C)love you.

Stop!

(Stop!)

Come (Cm7)home from the (Ab)road.

(Got ta (Fm7)stop to love.)

And let’s cel e (C)brate, (Cel e brate!)

the (C)love we got.

(Stop!)

Say (C)you’re com in’ (Ab)home.

(Got ta (Fm7)stop to love.)

Yeah,

you (C)say my love

has al ways been (C7)on your mind.

But how can I ev er love you,

when you keep work ing (Abmaj7)o ver time?

tight.

Too man y (C)emp ty nights

could make al most an y guy

to look for the love he don’t get

when ev er he’s a (Abmaj7)lone at home.

A wait in’ the (Am7)day

that (Dm)you will come and a (Am7)stay,

I hate to see (Am7)you go a way,

but you could n’t rest, had to be the best

to (Fm7)reach the top, but you (Gm7)did not stop to (C)love.

(Stop!)

I (C)love you.

Stop!

(Stop!)

Come (Cm7)home from the (Ab)road.

(Got ta (Fm7)stop to love.)

And let’s cel e (C)brate, (Cel e brate!)

the (C)love we got.

(Stop!)

Say (C)you’re com in’ (Ab)home.

(Got ta (Fm7)stop to love.)

Yeah,

you (C)say to love.)

And (Gm11)one day you’ll dis cov er I’m the one who loves (Got ya.

stop to love.)

And (Gm7)no one does you bet ter, can’t you stay for ev er?

(Stop to love.)

And (Eb)I can hard ly stand the lone li ness.

Come on, stay, (Fm7)(yeah) ’cause that’s what it’s (Abmaj7)all a bout.

You real ly turn me out.

(Stop!)

I love you.

Stop!

(Stop!)

Come home from the (Ab)road.

(Got ta stop to love.)

And let’s cel e (C)brate, (Cel e brate!)

the love we got.

(Stop!)

Say you’re com in’ (Ab)home.

(Got ta (Fm7)stop to love.)

I love you.

Stop!

(Stop!)

I love you.

Stop!

(Stop!)

Come home from the (Ab)road.

(Got ta stop to love.)

And let’s cel e (C)brate, (Cel e brate!)

the love we got.

(Stop!)

Say you’re com in’ (Ab)home.

(Got ta (Fm7)stop to love.)

I love you.

Stop!

I love you.

Stop!

Say you’re (CN.C.)com in’ home.

Stop To Love by Luther Vandross — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stop To Love by Luther Vandross 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 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 "Stop To 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 To 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.