The Love You Save

by The Jackson 5

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(E)Stop,

(A)you (E)bet (A)ter save me, (E)dear.

(E)Stop, stop, stop, (A)you bet ter save (E)me, dear.

(G)Do do do do do do (Am7)do do do do (D7)do do do do (Bm7)do do (Em)do do do do (C)do do (G)do do do do do (G)do do.

When (G)we played tag in (C)grade school, you (Am)want ed to be (D)it, but (Bm)chas in’ boys was just a fad.

You (C)crossed your (Bm)heart, you’d quit.

When we grew up you (C)trad ed your (Am)prom ise for my (D)ring: now (Bm)just like back in (Em)grade school you’re (G)do in’ the same of old thing.

Stop, the love you (C)save may be your (Am)own.

(C)Dar lin’, (D7sus)take it (Bm7)slow or (Em)some day you’ll be (C)all a (Bm)lone.

You (D)bet ter (G)stop, the love you (C)save may be your (Am)own.

(C)Dar lin’, (D7)look both (Bm)ways be (D)fore you (Em)cross me.

You’re (C)head ed (Am)for a (Bm)dan ger (G)zone.

(E)I’m the one who loves you.

I’m the one you need.

Those oth er guys will put you (A)down as soon as they suc ceed.

They’ll ru in your rep u ta tion.

They’ll la bel you a flirt.

The way they talk a bout (A)you, (E)they’ll turn your name to dirt.

(E)Oh,

Hold on.

Hold on.

“S” is for save (A)it.

“T” is for take (A)it (E)slow.

“O” is for oh (A)no.

“P” is for please, please don’t (G)go; the love you (C)save may be your (Am7)own.

Some day you (C)may be all a lone.

Stop it, ba by, oo, (Bm)you’d (D7sus)bet ter (G)stop, the love you (C)save may be your (Am)own, (Bm)please, (C)please.

Oh, (Bm)stop you, (D)stop you, ba by, you’ll be (C)head ing (Bm)for a (Am7)dan ger (G)zone.

(E)I’m the one who loves you.

I’m the one you need.

(E)Those oth er guys will put (A)you down as soon as they suc ceed.

(C)Stop, the love you save may be your (C)own.

don’t you know, You bet ter know.

(Bm)stop it, (D)stop it, (Em)stop it, girl, or (C)some day (Bm)you’ll be (Am7)all a lone.

The way they talk a bout you, down they’ll turn your name to, turn your name to...

(C)Stop, the love you save may be your (C)own, don’t you know, You don’t you know.

(Bm)stop it, (D)Stop it, (Em)ba by, girl, or (C)some day (Bm)you’ll be (Am7)all a lone.

Those oth er guys will put you down as turn your name to, turn your name to...

soon as they suc ceed.

The Love You Save by The Jackson 5 — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Love You Save” by The Jackson 5 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 G 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 "The Love You Save" 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 "The Love You Save"?
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.