Love Is Here To Stay

by George Gershwin
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(CN.C.)The (F6)more I (C)read the (Fmaj7)pa (F6)pers, the (D9)less I com (G7)pre (D9)hend

the (Gm7)world and all (F#dim7)its (C9)ca pers, and (F6)how it (Abdim7)all will (C7)end.

(Bb)No (Am7)thing (Gm7)seems to be (F)last ing but (G13)that is n’t our af (C7)fair,

(Bb)we’ve (Am7)got (Gm7)some (Fmaj7)thing (Em7)per ma (A7)nent, I (D)mean in the (D6)way

(G9)we (D)care.

(C7)It’s (Bb)ve (A7)ry (G9)clear

(Gm7)our love is (C7)here to (F)stay;

not (C13)for a (G13)year,

(C11)but ev er (C7)and a (D9)day.

The ra di (C7)o (D7)and the (Gm7)tel e phone (C7)and the (Fmaj7)mov ies (Bb)that we (Em7)know may (A7)just be (Dm)pass ing fanc ies, and in (Gdim7)time (G7)may (C11)go.

But, (Bb)oh (A7)my (G9)dear,

(Gm7)our love is (C7)here to (F)stay;

to (C13)geth er (G13)we’re

(C11)go ing a (C7)long, long (D9)way.

In time the (C7)rock ies may (D7)crum ble, Gib (Gm7)ral tar may (C7)tum ble, they’re on ly (D7)made of (Bb)clay, (Bdim7)but

our love is (Gm9)here (C9)to (F69)stay.

It’s (Bb)ve (A7)ry (G9)clear

(Gm7)our love is (C7)here to (F)stay;

not (C13)for a (G13)year,

(C11)but ev er (C7)and a (D9)day.

The ra di (C7)o (D7)and the (Gm7)tel e phone (C7)and the (Fmaj7)mov ies (Bb)that we (Em7)know may (A7)just be (Dm)pass ing fanc ies, and in (Gdim7)time (G7)may (C11)go.

But, (Bb)oh (A7)my (G9)dear,

(Gm7)our love is (C7)here to (F)stay;

to (C13)geth er (G13)we’re

(C11)go ing a (C7)long, long (D9)way.

In time the (C7)rock ies may (D7)crum ble, Gib (Gm7)ral tar may (C7)tum ble, they’re on ly (D7)made of (Bb)clay, (Bdim7)but

our love is (Gm9)here (C9)to (F69)stay.

It’s (Bb)ve (A7)ry (F69)saty.

Love Is Here To Stay — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Love Is Here To Stay" by George Gershwin in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Love Is Here To Stay

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Love Is Here To Stay" by George Gershwin in?
The backing track is in Bb at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Love Is Here To Stay" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Love Is Here To Stay"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Love Is Here To Stay", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Love Is Here To Stay" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Love Is Here To Stay"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Love Is Here To Stay"?
"Love Is Here To Stay" was originally performed by George Gershwin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by George Gershwin are available?
Other accompaniments by George Gershwin: "But Not For Me", "Do It Again", "Embraceable You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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