Please Don't Make Me Love You

by Don Black
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Lyrics

There’s on ly so much that a (A)heart

can take

(D#)be

fore it (G#7sus)starts

to (G#7)break.

(C#m)Please don’t make me (D#)love you,

(G#7)please don’t make me (C#m)need you.

(Bbdim)I’ve no room in (F#m)my life for (F#m)some thing like (G#7sus)this.

(C#m)Please don’t take my (D#)morn ings,

(G#7)please don’t steal my (C#m)sum mers.

(Bbdim)I know they will (F#m)van ish the (F#m)mo ment we (G#7sus)kiss.

I grow weak when we (F#m)talk,

I’m con fused when we (C#m)touch.

I should just walk a (F#m)way but that’s (G#7sus)ask ing too (G#7)much.

(C#m)Please don’t make me (D#)do this,

(G#7)please don’t make me (C#m)want this.

(Bbdim)All my dreams were (F#m)tak en un (F#m)til I met (G#7sus)you.

(C#m)You’re the one I (D#)think of

(G#7sus)soon as (G#7)I a (C#m)wak en.

(Bbdim)Fun ny how the (F#m)heart tells the (F#m)mind what to (G#7sus)do.

I’m (F#m)not sure I can go through all the (G#7sus)joy and the (G#7)pain,

much (Bdim)bet ter not to (G#dim)let these dreams take (G#7sus)flight.

(Dm)Please don’t make me (E)love you,

(A7)please don’t make me (Dm)need you.

(Bdim)Sim pli fy my (Bb6)life by just (Gm)set ting me (Asus)free.

(Dm)Prom ise me you’ll (E)do this,

(A7)on ly you can (Dm)do this,

(Bdim)please don’t make me (Bb6)love you un (Gm)less you (A7)love (Dm)me.

Please Don't Make Me Love You — Simple Sheet Music

"Please Don't Make Me Love You" 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 E, 70 BPM.

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

About “Please Don't Make Me Love You

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Please Don't Make Me Love You"?
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 "Please Don't Make Me Love You" by Don Black played in?
Please Don't Make Me Love You is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Please Don't Make Me Love You"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Please Don't Make Me Love You" 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 "Please Don't Make Me Love You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Please Don't Make Me Love You"?
"Please Don't Make Me Love You" was originally performed by Don Black. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Please Don't Make Me Love You"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, A7, Asus4, Bb6, Bbdim, Bdim, C#m, D#m7, +6 more.
What other songs by Don Black can I play here?
Try "To Sir, With Love". 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 "Please Don't Make Me Love You". Key of E, 70 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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