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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Stubborn Love" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

Can I play "Stubborn Love" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Stubborn Love" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Stubborn Love"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Stubborn Love" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Stubborn Love"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Stubborn Love" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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