I Will Always Love You

by Dolly Parton
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Lyrics

(D)If (A)I

(E7)should o (A)stay,

I would (F#m)on ly be (A)in ing your (D)way.

dreamed (E7)of.

So I’ll (A)go,

(E7)but I (A)know

I’ll think (F#m)of you each (A)step of the (D)way.

And (A)I

will (D)al

(E7)ways love (A)you.

(F#m)I will (D)al

(E7)ways love (A)you.

Bit ter (A)sweet

(E7)mem treats (A)ries,

that’s all (F#m)I you am (A)tak that with (D)me.

dreamed (E7)of.

Good I (A)bye,

(E7)please don’t (A)cry.

We both (F#m)know that I’m (A)not what you (D)need.

But (A)I

will (D)al

(E7)ways love (A)you.

(F#m)I will (D)al

(E7)ways love (A)you.

Bit I (A)you.

(D)I will (E)al ways love (D)you.

I Will Always Love You β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton: 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 A, 84 BPM.

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

About β€œI Will Always Love You”

What key is "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton played in?
I Will Always Love You is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Will Always Love You"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Will Always Love You" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I Will Always Love You"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Will Always Love You"?
"I Will Always Love You" was originally performed by Dolly Parton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Will Always Love You"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, D, E, E7, F#m.
What other songs by Dolly Parton can I play here?
Try "NINE TO FIVE", "HE'S EVERYTHING", "HERE YOU COME AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "I Will Always Love You" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton. 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 β€” 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 Will Always Love You" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "I Will Always Love You" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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.