I Will Always Love You

by Whitney Houston

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Lyrics

(CN.C.)If

I

should stay,

I would on ly be in your way.

So I’ll go,

but I know

I’ll think of you ev ’ry step of the way.

And (A)I

will (E)al ways love you.

I will (E)al ways (A)love you.

you,

my (A)dar ling, you.

(Bm7)Hmm.

Bit ter (A)sweet

(Bm)mem o (A)ries

that is (F#m)all I’m (C#m)tak ing with (D)me.

So, good (A)bye.

Please, don’t cry.

(E)We both (F#m)know I’m not (C#m)what you, you (Dmaj7)need.

And I

I

will (E)al ways love (A)you.

I

will (E)al ways love (A)you.

(Dmaj7)love.

And (B)I

will (F#)al ways love (B)you.

I will al (F#)ways love (B)you.

I will al (F#)ways love (B)you.

(G#m)I will al (F#)ways love (B)you.

(Emaj7)I will (F#)al ways love (B)you.

(Emaj7)I, I will (F#)al ways love (CN.C.)you.

You,

dar ling, I (B)love you.

Ooh, I’ll (E)al ways, I’ll (F#)al ways love (B)you.

I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston 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 A at 120 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 Will Always Love You" 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 Will Always Love You"?
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 Will Always Love You" use?
Just 15 chords: A, B, Bm, Bm7, C, C#m, C#m7, Cm, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Whitney Houston songs work for kids?
Try "I BELIEVE IN YOU AND ME", "IT'S NOT RIGHT BUT IT'S OKAY", "A SONG FOR YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.