Stop To Love

by Luther Vandross
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Lyrics

(C)Late ly, love

keeps keep ing me (C7)’wake at night.

Toss how in’ and turn ing, my love,

wan na kiss, wan na (Abmaj7)hold you so tight.

Ooh, but I (C)won der, love,

wheth make er you know or not.

When you just hur ry a way, get

leav in’ me lay in’ (Abmaj7)ver y shocked.

I just wan na (Am7)be

the (Dm)one that you wan na (Am7)see.

I just wan na (Am7)have you near me,

but you fly a way al most ev ’ry day.

You (Fm7)work a lot, but you (Gm7)nev er stop to (C)love.

(Stop!)

I (C)love you.

Stop!

(Stop!)

Come (Cm7)home from the (Ab)road.

(Got ta (Fm7)stop to love.)

And let’s cel e (C)brate, (Cel e brate!)

the (C)love we got.

(Stop!)

Say (C)you’re com in’ (Ab)home.

(Got ta (Fm7)stop to love.)

Yeah,

you (C)say my love

has al ways been (C7)on your mind.

But how can I ev er love you,

when you keep work ing (Abmaj7)o ver time?

tight.

Too man y (C)emp ty nights

could make al most an y guy

to look for the love he don’t get

when ev er he’s a (Abmaj7)lone at home.

A wait in’ the (Am7)day

that (Dm)you will come and a (Am7)stay,

I hate to see (Am7)you go a way,

but you could n’t rest, had to be the best

to (Fm7)reach the top, but you (Gm7)did not stop to (C)love.

(Stop!)

I (C)love you.

Stop!

(Stop!)

Come (Cm7)home from the (Ab)road.

(Got ta (Fm7)stop to love.)

And let’s cel e (C)brate, (Cel e brate!)

the (C)love we got.

(Stop!)

Say (C)you’re com in’ (Ab)home.

(Got ta (Fm7)stop to love.)

Yeah,

you (C)say to love.)

And (Gm11)one day you’ll dis cov er I’m the one who loves (Got ya.

stop to love.)

And (Gm7)no one does you bet ter, can’t you stay for ev er?

(Stop to love.)

And (Eb)I can hard ly stand the lone li ness.

Come on, stay, (Fm7)(yeah) ’cause that’s what it’s (Abmaj7)all a bout.

You real ly turn me out.

(Stop!)

I love you.

Stop!

(Stop!)

Come home from the (Ab)road.

(Got ta stop to love.)

And let’s cel e (C)brate, (Cel e brate!)

the love we got.

(Stop!)

Say you’re com in’ (Ab)home.

(Got ta (Fm7)stop to love.)

I love you.

Stop!

(Stop!)

I love you.

Stop!

(Stop!)

Come home from the (Ab)road.

(Got ta stop to love.)

And let’s cel e (C)brate, (Cel e brate!)

the love we got.

(Stop!)

Say you’re com in’ (Ab)home.

(Got ta (Fm7)stop to love.)

I love you.

Stop!

I love you.

Stop!

Say you’re (CN.C.)com in’ home.

Stop To Love — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Stop To Love" by Luther Vandross: 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 C, 100 BPM.

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

About “Stop To Love”

What key is "Stop To Love" by Luther Vandross played in?
Stop To Love is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Stop To Love"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Stop To Love" 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 "Stop To Love"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Stop To Love"?
"Stop To Love" was originally performed by Luther Vandross. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Stop To Love"?
This arrangement uses 16 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Am7, Bb, C, C6, C7, Cm7, +8 more.
What other songs by Luther Vandross can I play here?
Try "THERE'S NOTHING BETTER THAN LOVE", "TAKE YOU OUT", "HERE AND NOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Stop To Love" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Stop To Love" by Luther Vandross. 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 "Stop To Love" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Stop To Love" 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.