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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"I've Been Loving You Too Long" 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 A, 83 BPM.

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

About “I've Been Loving You Too Long

Why does "I've Been Loving You Too Long" 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've Been Loving You Too Long".
What key is "I've Been Loving You Too Long" by Otis Redding played in?
I've Been Loving You Too Long 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've Been Loving You Too Long"?
The arrangement plays at 83 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I've Been Loving You Too Long" 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've Been Loving You Too Long"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I've Been Loving You Too Long"?
"I've Been Loving You Too Long" was originally performed by Otis Redding. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I've Been Loving You Too Long"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Bb, C#, D, E, F, Gb.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "I've Been Loving You Too Long"?
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've Been Loving You Too Long".
Can I see all the notes in "I've Been Loving You Too Long"?
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 A at 83 BPM.

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