After The Love Has Gone

by Earth, Wind & Fire
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Lyrics

For a while

to (Bbm)love was all we could do.

We were (Fsus2)young and we knew, and our eyes

were a live,

deep in side we knew our love was true.

For a while

we (Bbm)paid no mind to the past,

(G#m7)we (Fsus2)knew love would last.

Ev ’ry (Dm7)night

some thin’ (Bbmaj7)right

would in (C9sus)vite us to be gin the dance.

(Bbmaj7)Some thin’ hap pened a long the way; what (Gm7)used to be hap py was sad.

(Emaj7)Some thin’ hap pened a long the way and (C#m7)yes ter day was all we had.

And (Cm7)oh,

(Fm7)af ter the love has gone,

(Eb9sus)how could you lead me on

and (Db9sus)not let me stay a round?

(Abm7)Oh,

(Fm7)af ter the love has gone,

what (Eb9sus)used to be right was wrong.

Can (Db9sus)love that’s lost be found?

For a while

to (Bbm)love each oth er with all

we would (Fsus2)ev er need.

Love was strong

for so long,

nev er knew that what was wrong, ba by, was n’t right.

We (Bbm)tried to find what we had

(G#m7)’til (Fsus2)sad ness was all we (Dm7)shared.

We were (Bbmaj7)scared

this af (C9sus)fair would lead our love in to.

(Bbmaj7)Some thin’ hap pened a long the way;

(Gm7)yes ter day was all we had.

(Bbmaj7)Some thin’ hap pened a long the way; what (Gm7)used to be hap py is sad.

(Emaj7)Some thin’ hap pened a long the way and (C#m7)yes ter day was all we had.

And (Cm7)oh,

(Fm7)af ter the love has gone,

(Eb9sus)how could you lead me on

and (Db9sus)not let me stay a round?

(Abm7)Oh,

(Fm7)af ter the love has gone,

what (Eb9sus)used to be right was wrong.

Can (Db9sus)love that’s lost be found?

(Abm7)Oh,

(Fm7)Oh,

(Bbm7)af ter the love has gone,

what (Ab9sus)used to be (Ab9)right was wrong.

Can (F#9sus)love that’s lost be found?

(C#m7)Oh.

(Fm7)Oh,

(Bbm7)af ter the love has gone,

what (Ab9sus)used to be (Ab9)right was wrong.

Can (F#9sus)love that’s lost be found?

(C#m7)Oh.

After The Love Has Gone — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "After The Love Has Gone" by Earth, Wind & Fire: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 112 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “After The Love Has Gone”

What key is "After The Love Has Gone" by Earth, Wind & Fire played in?
After The Love Has Gone is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "After The Love Has Gone"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "After The Love Has Gone" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "After The Love Has Gone"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "After The Love Has Gone"?
"After The Love Has Gone" was originally performed by Earth, Wind & Fire. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "After The Love Has Gone"?
This arrangement uses 33 chords: Ab9, Abm7, Amaj7, B, B9, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, +25 more.
What other songs by Earth, Wind & Fire can I play here?
Try "LOVE'S HOLIDAY", "BOOGIE WONDERLAND", "LET'S GROOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "After The Love Has Gone" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "After The Love Has Gone" by Earth, Wind & Fire. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "After The Love Has Gone" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "After The Love Has Gone" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.