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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"After The Love Has Gone" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 112 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “After The Love Has Gone”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "After The Love Has Gone"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Bb 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "After The Love Has Gone". Key of Bb, 112 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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