I've Been Loving You Too Long

by Otis Redding
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Lyrics

I’ve been (A)lov ing you

too long

to stop now.

You are (A)tired

and you (C#)want to be free.

My (D)love is grow ing strong er,

as (F)you be come a hab it to me.

(A)Ooh, I’m lov ing you

a lit tle too long.

I don’t wan na stop now.

With you, my (A)lov ing you

too long

to stop now.

You are (A)tired

and you (C#)want to be free.

My (D)love is grow ing strong er,

as (F)you be come a hab it to me.

(A)Ooh, I’m lov ing you

a lit tle too long.

I don’t wan na stop now.

With you, my (F)Oh,

oh,

I’ve been (Bb)lov ing you

a lit tle too long.

(Bb)I don’t wan na stop now.

(Gb)Oh,

oh,

and don’t make me (Bb)stop now.

I've Been Loving You Too Long by Otis Redding

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 83 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I've Been Loving You Too Long”

What key is "I've Been Loving You Too Long" in?
"I've Been Loving You Too Long" by Otis Redding is in the key of A with a tempo of 83 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I've Been Loving You Too Long" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I've Been Loving You Too Long" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "I've Been Loving You Too Long"?
This arrangement of "I've Been Loving You Too Long" uses 7 chords: A, Bb, C#, D, E, F, Gb.
How long does it take to learn "I've Been Loving You Too Long" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Otis Redding can I play here?
Try "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay", "THE DOCK OF THE BAY", "MR. PITIFUL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.