What key is "Friendly Persuasion" in?

"Friendly Persuasion" by Pat Boone is in the key of C with a tempo of 85 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Friendly Persuasion" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Friendly Persuasion" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Friendly Persuasion"?

This arrangement of "Friendly Persuasion" uses 22 chords: A7, Ab, Am6, B7, C, C7, C9, Cmaj7, +14 more.

How long does it take to learn "Friendly Persuasion" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Pat Boone can I play here?

Try "THE EXODUS SONG", "FRIENDLY PERSUASION", "A WONDERFUL TIME UP THERE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G9)Thee I (C)love.

(Dm7)More than the (G9)mead ows so (C)green and still,

(Dm7)more than the (G9)mul ber ries (C)on the hill,

(F)more than the (Dm7)buds on the (Em)May ap ple (F6)tree,

(G7)I love (C)thee.

(Gm9)Arms have (C9)I,

(Gm7)strong as the (F)oak for (Gm9)this

(C9)oc (F)ca sion.

(F#m7)Lips have (Am6)I to (B7)kiss thee (E6)too, in (Gm6)friend

(Dm7)ly (Gdim)per (F6)sua sion.

Thee is (C)mine.

(Dm7)Though I don’t (G9)know man y (C)words of praise,

(Dm7)thee pleas ures (G9)me in a (C)hun dred ways.

So (F)put on your (Dm7)bon net, your (Em)cape and your (Dm)glove,

and come with me,

for thee I (C)love.

Thee I (C)love.

(Dm7)More than the (G9)mead ows so (C)green and still,

(Dm7)more than the (G9)mul ber ries (C)on the hill,

(F)more than the (Dm7)buds on the (Em)May ap ple (F6)tree,

(G7)I love (C)thee.

(Gm9)Arms have (C9)I,

(Gm7)ea ger are (F)they for (Gm9)this

(C9)oc (F)ca sion.

(F#m7)Lips have (Am6)I to (B7)kiss thee (E6)too, in (Gm6)friend

(Dm7)ly (Gdim)per (F6)sua sion.

This I (C)know:

(Dm7)Thee pleas ures (G9)me in a (C)won drous way.

(Dm7)Long have I (G9)wait ed to (C)hear thee say, So (F)“Put on your (Dm7)bon net, your (Em)cape and your (Dm)glove,

and come with me,

for thee I (C)love.”

Thee I (C)love.

And (F)come with (C)me, for (G7)thee I (C)love.

Oh, (F)come with (C)me, for (G7)thee I (Ab)love.

Friendly Persuasion by Pat Boone

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 85 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Friendly Persuasion”

What key is "Friendly Persuasion" in?: "Friendly Persuasion" by Pat Boone is in the key of C with a tempo of 85 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Friendly Persuasion" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Friendly Persuasion" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Friendly Persuasion"?: This arrangement of "Friendly Persuasion" uses 22 chords: A7, Ab, Am6, B7, C, C7, C9, Cmaj7, +14 more.
How long does it take to learn "Friendly Persuasion" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Pat Boone can I play here?: Try "THE EXODUS SONG", "FRIENDLY PERSUASION", "A WONDERFUL TIME UP THERE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.