I Know My Love

by Irish Folksong
Loading song
Fetching song
1
—
Up nextTHE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN
Download Sheet & MIDIPractice this songPlay on GuitarLearn to accompany
How to Play This Song

Learn a simple version, phrase by phrase: the melody, then easy chords.

Start the lesson
Personalize the finger hints for your handsPick your hand size and we'll re-suggest this song's fingering to fit you.Personalize
More ways to play
Super Simple Drum previewDrums
Super Simple DrumTry it
Melody Tab previewGuitar
Melody TabTry it
Simple Piano for Kids previewKids
Simple Piano for KidsTry it

Other arrangements of I Know My Love

Pick a learning view.

Sheet MusicBar NotationSimple SheetLead SheetKaraoke · LyricsEasy NotesFalling Notes
Lyrics

I know my love by his (G)way o’ walk in’ and I (A)know my love by his (D)way o’ talk in’.

And I (A)know my love of in a (D)suit of blue, and if (Bm)my love leaves me, what (D)will I do?

And (A)still she cried, “I love (D)him the best, and a (Bm)trou bled mind, (A7)sure, can (D)know no rest.” And (A)still she cried, “Bon ny (D)boys are few, and if (Bm)my love leaves (Em)me, what (A)will I (D)do?”

There is a dance house in (G)Mar a dyke, er, and there (A)my true love goes could (D)ev ’ry night.

ver.

He I (A)takes a strange of one up (D)on his knee, and the (Bm)don’t you know, now, that (D)vex es me?

And (A)still she cried, “I love (D)him the best, and a (Bm)trou bled mind, (A7)sure, can (D)know no rest.” And (A)still she cried, “Bon ny (D)boys are few, and if (Bm)my love leaves (Em)me, what (A)will I (D)do?” (A)will I (D)do?”

I Know My Love — Visual Piano Sheet Music

4 people have learned this song

"I Know My Love" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Try other practice modes:

Falling NotesBeginnerLead SheetSimple SheetKaraoke

About “I Know My Love”

Why does "I Know My Love" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "I Know My Love".
What key is "I Know My Love" by Irish Folksong played in?
I Know My Love 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 Know My Love"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Know My Love" 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 "I Know My Love"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Know My Love"?
"I Know My Love" was originally performed by Irish Folksong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Irish Folksong can I play here?
Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Arthur McBride", "Boulavogue". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "I Know My Love"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "I Know My Love".
Can I see all the notes in "I Know My Love"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 120 BPM.