The Sweetest Taboo

· by Sade

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Lyrics

If I tell you, if I tell you now,

will you keep on, will you keep on (Gb)lov ing me?

If I tell you, if I tell you (Gb)how I feel,

will you keep (Fm7)bring ing out the (Gb)best in me.

You give me, you give me the (Gb)sweet est ta boo;

You give me, you’re giv ing me the (Gb)sweet est ta boo;

Too good for me.

There’s a qui et storm and it (Gb)nev er felt like this be fore.

There’s a qui et storm I that is (Gb)you.

There’s a qui et storm and it (Gb)nev er felt this hot be fore, (Bbm7)giv ing me some thing that’s ta boo.

(Some times I think you’re just to good You for me.) give me the (Gb)sweet est ta boo; (Bbm7)that’s why I’m

(Gb)in love with you.

(Bbm7)You give me the (Gb)sweet est ta boo;

Some times I think you’re just to good for me.

I’d do an y thing for you

I’d stand out in the rain.

An y thing you want me to do,

don’t let it slip a (Ebm9)way.

(Bbm7)You give me the (Gb)sweet est ta boo; (Bbm7)that’s why I’m

(Gb)in love with you.

(Bbm7)You give me the (Gb)sweet est ta boo;

too good for me,

you’ve got the (Fm7)big gest heart, some times I think you’re just too good for me.

Ev ’ry day is Christ mas,

and ev ’ry night (Fm7)is (Bbm7)New Year’s Eve.

Will you keep on

lov ing me?

Will you keep on, will you keep on (Gb)bring ing out the best in (Fm7)me?

The Sweetest Taboo by Sade — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Sweetest Taboo” by Sade 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 Gb 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 Sweetest Taboo" 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 Sweetest Taboo"?: 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 "The Sweetest Taboo" use?: Just 6 chords: Ab, Bbm, Bbm7, Ebm9, Fm7, Gb. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sade songs work for kids?: Try "NO ORDINARY LOVE", "BY YOUR SIDE", "SMOOTH OPERATOR". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.