But You Know I Love You

by Dolly Parton
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Lyrics

When the (D)morn ing sun

is streaks a (A)cross my room,

and I’m (G)wak ing up

so, from an oth er (D)dream (Em7)with (D)you, yes, you know I’m on the road

once a (A)gain it seems.

and All that’s (G)left be hind

is a the chain of (D)bro (Em7)ken (D)dreams.

But you know that I love you;

you know that I (G)love you;

oh,

I (D)love you.

And (A)how I (D)wish that love

is all we’d (A)need to live;

what a (G)life we’d have,

so, ’cause I’ve got so (D)much (Em7)to (D)give.

But you know I feel so sad

down in (A)side my heart

and that the (G)dol lar signs

should be the keep ing (D)us (Em7)a (D)part.

But you know that I love you;

you know that I (G)love you; oh,

I (D)love you.

And (A)how I (D)love you.

And if (A7)on ly I could find my way back (D)to the time

when the (D7)prob lems of this life had not yet (G)crossed my mind;

and the (C9)an swers could be found in chil dren’s (F)nurs ’ry rhymes.

(Am)I’d come (G)run

ning back to (C)you.

I’d come (A)run

ning back to (D)you,

mmm.

But you (D)love you.

But you know that I (A)love you;

you know that I (G)love you; oh, I (D)love you.

But you know that I (A)love you;

you know that I (G)love you; oh, I (D)love you.

But you know that I (D)love you.

But You Know I Love You — Piano Lead Sheet

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"But You Know I Love You" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 150 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “But You Know I Love You”

Where are the chord symbols for "But You Know I Love You" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "But You Know I Love You" is in D.
What key is "But You Know I Love You" by Dolly Parton played in?
But You Know I Love You is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "But You Know I Love You"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "But You Know I Love You" 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 You Know I Love You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "But You Know I Love You"?
"But You Know I Love You" was originally performed by Dolly Parton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "But You Know I Love You"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, A7, Am, Asus4, C, C9, D, D7, +4 more.
What other songs by Dolly Parton can I play here?
Try "NINE TO FIVE", "HE'S EVERYTHING", "HERE YOU COME AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "But You Know I Love You" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "But You Know I Love You" is in the key of D at 150 BPM.
What chords are in "But You Know I Love You"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.