I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song

by Jim Croce
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Lyrics

Well, I (Amaj7)know it’s kind (A6)of late.

I hope I did n’t wake you, but what I (A6)got to of say can’t wait.

I know you’d un der stand.

’Cause ev ’ry time the (D#dim7)time was right all the (C#7)words just came out wrong.

So I’ll (A)have to say I love you in a song.

Yeah, I (Amaj7)know it’s kind (A6)of strange

but ev ’ry time I’m near you, but I just (A6)run out of things to say.

I know you’d un der stand.

’Cause ev ’ry time I (D#dim7)tried to tell you the (C#7)words just came out wrong.

So I’ll (A)have to say I love you in a song.

Yeah, I

Yeah, I (A)know it’s kind (A6)of late

I hope I did n’t wake you, but there’s (Amaj7)some thin’ that I (A6)just got to say.

I know you’d un der stand

I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song" by Jim Croce: 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, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song”

What key is "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song" by Jim Croce played in?
I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song 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'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song" 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'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song"?
"I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song" was originally performed by Jim Croce. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, A6, Amaj7, Bm, Bm7, C#7, C#m, C#m7, +6 more.
What other songs by Jim Croce can I play here?
Try "YOU DON'T MESS AROUND WITH JIM", "WORKIN' AT THE CAR WASH BLUES", "LOVER'S CROSS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song" by Jim Croce. 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'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song" 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song" 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.