Other arrangements of I And Love And You
Pick a learning view.
Load the car and (G)write the note;
grab your bag and (G)grab your coat.
Tell the ones that (G)need to know:
(Bm)we are (A)head ed north.
(D)One foot in and one foot back,
but it don’t pay to (G)live like (D)that.
So I cut the ties and I (G)jumped the tracks,
for (Bm)nev er to re turn.
Ah, (D)Brook lyn, Brook lyn, (G)take me in.
Are you a ware the (G)shape I’m in?
My hands, they shake; my (G)head, it spins.
Ah, Brook lyn, Brook lyn, (G)take me in.
(D)When at first I learned to (D)speak,
like I used of all my words to (D)fight
with him and her and you and me.
Oh, but it’s (Bm)such a waste of time.
Yeah, it’s (Bm)such a waste of (G)time.
That (D)wom an, she’s got eyes that (D)shine
like a pair of sto len pol ished (D)dimes.
She asked to dance; I said it’s fine.
Oh, but it’s (Bm)such a waste of time.
Yeah, it’s (Bm)such a waste of (G)time.
That
I’ll (Bm)see you in the morn ing time.
Ah,
Three (D)words that be came (G)hard to (D)say:
(Bm)‘I’ and (A)‘love’ and (G)‘you.’
What (D)you were then, I am to (D)day;
look (Bm)at the things I (G)do.
Ah, (D)Brook lyn, Brook lyn, (G)take me in.
Are you a ware the (G)shape I’m in?
My hands, they shake; my (G)head, it spins.
Ah, Brook lyn, Brook lyn, (G)take me in.
(D)Brook lyn, Brook lyn, (G)take me in.
Are you a ware the (G)shape I’m in?
My hands, they shake; my (G)head, it spins.
Ah, Brook lyn, Brook lyn, (G)take me in.
Dumbed down and numbed by (G)time and age,
your dreams to catch the world, the (D)cage.
The high way sets the trav ’ler’s (D)stage.
All (Bm)ex its look the same.
Three (D)words that be came (G)hard to (D)say:
(Bm)‘I’ and (A)‘love’ and (G)‘you;’
(Bm)‘I’ and (A)‘love’ and (G)‘you;’
(Bm)‘I’ and (A)‘love’ and (G)‘you’.
I And Love And You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I And Love And You" by The Avett Brothers: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 69 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “I And Love And You”
- What key is "I And Love And You" by The Avett Brothers played in?
- I And Love And 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 "I And Love And You"?
- The arrangement plays at 69 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I And Love And You" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "I And Love And You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I And Love And You"?
- "I And Love And You" was originally performed by The Avett Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I And Love And You"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, D, Em, F#m, G.
- What other songs by The Avett Brothers can I play here?
- Try "FEBRUARY SEVEN", "SWEPT AWAY", "NOVEMBER BLUE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I And Love And You" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I And Love And You" by The Avett Brothers. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "I And Love And You" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "I And Love And You" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.