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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I've Been Loving You Too Long" by Otis Redding: 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, 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "I've Been Loving You Too Long" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I've Been Loving You Too Long" by Otis Redding. 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've Been Loving You Too Long" 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've Been Loving You Too Long" 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.