Sweet Love

by Anita Baker

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Lyrics

(D)With (Amaj9)all my heart, I love you, ba by.

(Fmaj9)Stay with me,

and (Em7)you will (F)see my arms

will hold you, ba by.

(Fmaj9)Nev er leave,

’cause I be by, I be lieve I’m in love.

Sweet love,

hear me call in’ out your name.

(F)I feel no (D)shame; I’m in love.

Sweet love,

don’t you ev er go a way.

It ’ll (F)al ways be (D)this way.

Your (Amaj9)heart has called me clos er to you.

(Fmaj9)I will be all (Em7)that you (F)need.

Just trust

in what we’re feel ing.

(Fmaj9)Nev er leave, ’cause I ba by, I be lieve in this love.

Sweet love,

hear me call in’ out your name.

(F)I feel no (D)shame; I’m in love.

Sweet love,

don’t you ev er go a way.

It ’ll (F)al ways be (D)this way.

Your (F)al ways be (D)this way.

There’s no strong er love in this world,

oh, ba by, no.

You’re my man; I’m your girl.

I’ll nev er go.

Wait and see, can’t be wrong.

Don’t you know this is (Am7)where you be long?

How (F)al ways be (D)this way.

Sweet love.

Sweet love.

Sweet Love by Anita Baker — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sweet Love” by Anita Baker 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 A at 100 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 "Sweet 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 "Sweet 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.