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If I tell you, if I tell you now,
will you keep on, will you keep on (Gb)lov ing me?
If I tell you, if I tell you (Gb)how I feel,
will you keep (Fm7)bring ing out the (Gb)best in me.
You give me, you give me the (Gb)sweet est ta boo;
You give me, you’re giv ing me the (Gb)sweet est ta boo;
Too good for me.
There’s a qui et storm and it (Gb)nev er felt like this be fore.
There’s a qui et storm I that is (Gb)you.
There’s a qui et storm and it (Gb)nev er felt this hot be fore, (Bbm7)giv ing me some thing that’s ta boo.
(Some times I think you’re just to good You for me.) give me the (Gb)sweet est ta boo; (Bbm7)that’s why I’m
(Gb)in love with you.
(Bbm7)You give me the (Gb)sweet est ta boo;
Some times I think you’re just to good for me.
I’d do an y thing for you
I’d stand out in the rain.
An y thing you want me to do,
don’t let it slip a (Ebm9)way.
(Bbm7)You give me the (Gb)sweet est ta boo; (Bbm7)that’s why I’m
(Gb)in love with you.
(Bbm7)You give me the (Gb)sweet est ta boo;
too good for me,
you’ve got the (Fm7)big gest heart, some times I think you’re just too good for me.
Ev ’ry day is Christ mas,
and ev ’ry night (Fm7)is (Bbm7)New Year’s Eve.
Will you keep on
lov ing me?
Will you keep on, will you keep on (Gb)bring ing out the best in (Fm7)me?
The Sweetest Taboo — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Sweetest Taboo" by Sade: 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 Db, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Sweetest Taboo”
- What key is "The Sweetest Taboo" by Sade played in?
- The Sweetest Taboo is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Sweetest Taboo"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Sweetest Taboo" 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 "The Sweetest Taboo"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Sweetest Taboo"?
- "The Sweetest Taboo" was originally performed by Sade. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Sweetest Taboo"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Ab, Bbm, Bbm7, Ebm9, Fm7, Gb.
- What other songs by Sade can I play here?
- Try "NO ORDINARY LOVE", "BY YOUR SIDE", "SMOOTH OPERATOR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Sweetest Taboo" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Sweetest Taboo" by Sade. 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 "The Sweetest Taboo" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Db, 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 "The Sweetest Taboo" 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.