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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"I And Love And 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, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I And Love And 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 "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 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 "I And Love And You". Key of D, 69 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.
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