Stubborn Love

by The Lumineers
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Lyrics

She’ll (Fsus2)lie (F)and steal and (Am)cheat,

and (Fsus2)beg (F)you from her (C)knees,

But (Fsus2)make (F)you think she (Am)means don’t it this time.

She’ll (Fsus2)tear (F)a hole in (Am)you,

the (Fsus2)one (F)you can’t re (C)pair.

But (Fsus2)I (F)still love her, (Am)I don’t real ly care.

She’ll (Fsus2)tear (F)a hole in

When we were (C)young, (Am)oh, (G)we did e nough.

When it got (C)cold, (Am)ooh, (G)we bun dled up.

I can’t be (C)told, (Am)ah, (G)it can’t be done.

It’s (F)bet ter (F)to (G)feel pain

than (F)noth ing at all.

The (F)op po site of (Am)love’s in dif fer ence.

So (F)pay at ten tion, (Am)now;

I’m (F)stand ing on your (C)porch scream ing out, and (F)I won’t leave un (Am)til you come down (C)stairs.

So keep your (F)head

up;

keep your (G)love.

(Am)Keep your (F)head

up,

keep my (G)love.

(Am)Keep your (Am)Keep your (F)head

up,

my (G)love.

(Am)Keep your (F)head

up;

keep your (G)love.

And I don’t blame you, (Am)dear,

for (F)run ning like you (C)did all these years.

I (F)I would do the (Am)same, you’d best be lieve.

The high way signs say we’re (Am)close,

but (F)I don’t read those (C)things an y more.

I (F)nev er trust ed (Am)my you’d own be eyes.

The high way signs say we’re

When we were (C)young, (Am)oh, (G)we did e nough.

When it got (C)cold, (Am)ooh, (G)we bun dled up.

I can’t be (C)told, (Am)ah, (G)it can’t be done.

So keep your (F)head

up;

keep your (G)love.

(Am)Keep your (F)head

up,

keep my (G)love.

(Am)Keep your (Am)Keep your (F)head

up,

my (G)love.

(Am)Keep your (F)head

up;

keep your (G)love.

(F)Head

up,

(G)love.

(F)Head

up,

(G)love.

(F)Head

up,

(G)love.

(F)Head

up,

(G)love.

Stubborn Love — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Stubborn Love" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 232 BPM.

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

About “Stubborn Love

Why does "Stubborn Love" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Stubborn Love".
What key is "Stubborn Love" by The Lumineers played in?
Stubborn 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 "Stubborn Love"?
The arrangement plays at 232 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Stubborn 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 "Stubborn Love"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Stubborn Love"?
"Stubborn Love" was originally performed by The Lumineers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Stubborn Love"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, F, Fsus2, G.
What other songs by The Lumineers can I play here?
Try "PATIENCE", "CLEOPATRA", "GALE SONG". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Stubborn Love"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Stubborn Love".
Can I see all the notes in "Stubborn Love"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 232 BPM.

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