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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Friendly Persuasion" 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 C, 85 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 “Friendly Persuasion”
- Can I play "Friendly Persuasion" 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 "Friendly Persuasion" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Friendly Persuasion" by Pat Boone played in?
- Friendly Persuasion is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Friendly Persuasion"?
- The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Friendly Persuasion" 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 "Friendly Persuasion"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Friendly Persuasion"?
- "Friendly Persuasion" was originally performed by Pat Boone. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Friendly Persuasion"?
- This arrangement uses 22 chords: A7, Ab, Am6, B7, C, C7, C9, Cmaj7, +14 more.
- What other songs by Pat Boone can I play here?
- Try "THE EXODUS SONG", "FRIENDLY PERSUASION", "A WONDERFUL TIME UP THERE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Friendly Persuasion"?
- 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. "Friendly Persuasion" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Friendly Persuasion"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Friendly Persuasion" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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