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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Stubborn Love" by The Lumineers 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, 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 learn "Stubborn 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 "Stubborn Love" with hands-separate practice in C at 232 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Stubborn 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 "Stubborn Love" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Stubborn 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. "Stubborn Love" is in the key of C at 232 BPM.

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