Love Is Here To Stay

by George Gershwin
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Lyrics

The (F)more I read the pa pers the (D7)less I (Dm)com pre (D)hend

the (Gm)world and all (F#dim7)its (C)ca pers and (F6)how it all (Abdim)will (C)end.

(Bb)Noth ing seems to be (Am7)last ing, but (G7)that is n’t our af (C)fair;

(Bb)we’ve got some thing (Em)per ma nent, (A)I (D)mean in the way

(G7)we (C9)care.

It’s ver y (G9)clear

(C)our love is here to (F)stay;

not (C)for a (G)year

(C)but ev er and a (D7)day.

The ra di (C)o

(D7)and the (C7)tel e phone and the (Bb)mov ies that we (A7)know may just be (Dm)pass ing fan cies and in time may (Gm7)go.

But, oh my (G9)dear,

(C)our love is here to (F)stay;

to (C)geth er (G)we’re

(C)go ing a long, long (D7)way.

In time the (D7)Rock ies may crum ble, Gi (C)bral tar may tum ble,

they’re on ly (D7)made of (Bb)clay,

(Bdim7)but

our love is (Gm7)here

(C)to

(F6)stay.

It’s ver y (G9)clear

(C)our love is here to (F)stay;

not (C)for a (G)year

(C)but ev er and a (D7)day.

The ra di (C)o (D7)and the (C7)tel e phone and the (Bb)mov ies that we (A7)know may just be (Dm)pass ing fan cies and in time may (Gm7)go.

But, oh my (G9)dear,

(C)our love is here to (F)stay;

to (C)geth er (G)we’re

(C)go ing a long, long (D7)way.

In time the (D7)Rock ies may crum ble, Gi (C)bral tar may tum ble,

they’re on ly (D7)made of (Bb)clay, (Bdim7)but

our love is (Gm7)here (C)to

(F6)stay.

It’s ver y (C7)stay.

Love Is Here To Stay — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Love Is Here To Stay" by George Gershwin: 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, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Love Is Here To Stay”

What key is "Love Is Here To Stay" by George Gershwin played in?
Love Is Here To Stay 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 "Love Is Here To Stay"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Love Is Here To Stay" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Love Is Here To Stay"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Love Is Here To Stay"?
"Love Is Here To Stay" was originally performed by George Gershwin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?
Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Love Is Here To Stay" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Love Is Here To Stay" by George Gershwin. 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 "Love Is Here To Stay" 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 "Love Is Here To Stay" 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.