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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"But I Do" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "But I Do"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "But I Do". Key of Eb, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.