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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"But You Know I Love You" 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 D, 150 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 You Know I Love You”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "But You Know I Love You"?
- 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 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.
- 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 You Know I Love You". Key of D, 150 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.


