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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Stop To Love" by Luther Vandross in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Stop To Love" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Stop To Love" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Stop To Love"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Stop To Love" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Stop To Love"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Stop To Love" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.