Steal My Kisses

by Ben Harper And The Innocent Criminals
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Lyrics

I pulled in to Nash ville, Ten nes (C6)see,

but (D6)you would n’t e ven come a round to see (G)me.

And since you’re head ing up to Car o li na,

you (D6)know I’m gon na be right there be hind ya.

’Cause I al ways have to steal my kiss es from (C6)you.

I (D6)al ways have to (D7)steal my kiss es from (G)you.

Al ways have to steal my kiss es from you.

I (D6)al ways have to (D7)steal my kiss es from you.

Now I’d love to feel that warm south ern (C6)rain.

Just to (D6)hear it fall is the sweet est sound ing thing.

And to see it fall on your sim ple coun try (C6)dress,

it’s like heav en to me, I must con fess.

’Cause I you.

Now (G)I’ve been hang ing ’round you for (C6)days,

but (D6)when I lean in, you just turn your head a (G)way.

Whoa,

no, you did n’t mean (C6)that.

She said, “I love the way you think, but I hate the way you (G)act.”

’Cause I al ways have to (G7)steal my kiss es from (C6)you.

I (D6)al ways have to (D7)steal my kiss es from (G)you.

Al ways have to steal my kiss es from you.

I (D6)al ways have to (D7)steal my kiss es from

you.

Al ways have to steal my kiss es from (C6)you.

I (D6)al ways have to (D7)steal my kiss es from (G)you.

Al ways have to steal my kiss es from you.

I (D6)al ways have to (D7)steal my kiss es from

you.

Steal My Kisses — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Steal My Kisses" by Ben Harper And The Innocent Criminals: 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 G, 100 BPM.

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

About “Steal My Kisses”

What key is "Steal My Kisses" by Ben Harper And The Innocent Criminals played in?
Steal My Kisses is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Steal My Kisses"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Steal My Kisses" 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 "Steal My Kisses"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Steal My Kisses"?
"Steal My Kisses" was originally performed by Ben Harper And The Innocent Criminals. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Steal My Kisses"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: C, C6, D6, D7, F, G, G7.
Is there a karaoke version of "Steal My Kisses" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Steal My Kisses" by Ben Harper And The Innocent Criminals. 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 "Steal My Kisses" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Steal My Kisses" 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.