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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Friendly Persuasion" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 85 BPM.
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About “Friendly Persuasion”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Friendly Persuasion" 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. "Friendly Persuasion" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Friendly Persuasion" 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. "Friendly Persuasion" is in the key of C at 85 BPM.
- What chords are in "Friendly Persuasion"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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