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I (Bb)don’t know why I love you (G7)but I (Cm7)do.
less,
I don’t know why I cry so, but (F+)I (Bb)do.
less.
I on ly know I’m (D7)lone (D)ly (D7)and (Eb)that I want you (G7)on ly,
I (C7)don’t know why I (F7)love you but I (Bb)do.
I (Bb)can’t sleep nights be cause I (G7)feel so (Cm7)rest less,
I don’t know what to do, I feel (F+)so (Bb)help less.
And since you’ve been a (D7)way (D)ly
(D7)I (Eb)cry both night and (G7)day, ly,
I (C7)don’t know why I (F7)love you but I (Bb)do.
I (Bb)do.
My (Eb)days have
been so lone ly,
my (Bb)nights have
been so blue,
I (Gm7)don’t know
(C7)how I (Gm7)stand it, (C7)but I (F7)do.
Each (Bb)night I sit a lone and (G7)tell my (Cm7)self
that I will fall in love with some (F+)one (Bb)else.
I guess I’m wast in’ (D7)time,
(D7)but I’ve (Eb)got to clear my (G7)mind,
I (C7)don’t know why I (F7)love you but I (Bb)do.
But I Do — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "But I Do" 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 Eb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “But I Do”
- Can I play "But I Do" 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 "But I Do" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "But I Do" by Clarence "Frogman" Henry played in?
- But I Do is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "But I Do"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "But I Do" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "But I Do"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "But I Do"?
- "But I Do" was originally performed by Clarence "Frogman" Henry. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "But I Do"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Bb, Bb7, Bdim, C7, Cm7, D7, Eb, F7, +3 more.
- What other songs by Clarence "Frogman" Henry can I play here?
- Try "But I Do (I Don't Know Why)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "But I Do"?
- 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. "But I Do" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "But I Do"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "But I Do" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.


