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

by Jim Croce
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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 — Simple Sheet Music

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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song"?
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'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 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'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song". Key of A, 120 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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