I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know

by Blood, Sweat & Tears

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If I ev er leave you,

you can say I told you so.

And if I ev er hurt you, ba by,

you know I hurt my self as well.

Is that an y way for a man to

car ry on?

You think he wants his lit tle (G7)loved one gone?

I (Cm)love you, ba by,

more than you’ll ev er (F)know,

more than (G7)you’ll ev er (Cm)know.

When I was n’t mak ing too much mon ey,

you know where my pay check went:

you know I brought it home to ba by,

and I nev er spent one red cent.

Is that an y way for a man to

car ry on?

You think he wants his lit tle (G7)loved one gone?

I (Cm)love you, ba by,

more than you’ll ev er (F)know,

more than (G7)you’ll ev er (Cm)know.

I’m not try ing to (Abmaj7)be

an y kind of (Ab)man.

I’m try ing to be some (Abmaj7)bod y

you can love, trust, and un der (Ab)stand.

I know that I can (F)be,

yeah,

a part of you that no one (F)else can see.

I just got ta hear, well, hear you (Ab7)say

it’s al (Gm)right,

(G7)yeah,

yeah,

(Cm)yeah.

I’m on ly flesh and blood.

I could be ev ’ry thing that you de mand.

I could be pres i dent of Gen er al Mo tors, ba by,

or just a ti ny lit tle grain of sand.

Is that any y way for a man to

car ry on?

You think he wants his lit tle (G7)loved one gone?

I (Cm)love you, ba by.

I (F)love you, ba by.

I love you more than you’ll ev er (Cm)know.

If I ev er leave you,

you can say I told you so.

And if I ev er hurt you,

you know I hurt my self as well.

Is that an y way for a man to

car ry on?

You think he wants his lit tle (G7)love one gone?

I try to tell you I (Cm)love you, ba by,

I (Cm)love you ba by, yeah, (F)yeah,

I love you (G7)more than you’ll ev er (Cm)know.

I love you, I love you, I love you, ba by.

I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know by Blood, Sweat & Tears — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know” by Blood, Sweat & Tears in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of F at 66 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" use?
Just 20 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abmaj7, C, C6, Cm, Cmaj7, Cpow, +12 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Blood, Sweat & Tears songs work for kids?
Try "YOU'VE MADE ME SO VERY HAPPY", "AND WHEN I DIE", "GOD BLESS THE CHILD". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.