I Will Always Love You Chords

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Dtap to play
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
A · D · E · F#m

I Will Always Love You Chords – Guitar

Dolly Parton’s timeless ballad about letting go of the person you love most. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Country Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with deep tenderness. This is one of the most emotional songs ever written — let each chord change breathe and give space for the vocals to carry the emotion.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
If I should stay
Am F
I would only be in your way
G
So I’ll go, but I know
C G
I’ll think of you every step of the way
 

Chorus

 
C Am
And I will always love you
F G C G
I will always love you
 

Verse 2

 
C
Bittersweet memories
Am F
That is all I’m taking with me
G
So goodbye, please don’t cry
C G
We both know I’m not what you need
 

Chorus

 
C Am
And I will always love you
F G C G
I will always love you
 

Verse 3

 
C
I hope life treats you kind
Am
And I hope you have all you dreamed of
F G
And I wish you joy and happiness
C G
But above all this, I wish you love
 

Final Chorus

 
C Am
And I will always love you
F G C Am
I will always love you
F G Am
I will always love you
F G C
I will always love you
F G C
I will always love you
F C
I, I will always love you
 

Practice tip: Simple chords (C, Am, F, G) with a slow, deliberate pace. The beauty is in the simplicity. Practice the F chord transition — it’s the only tricky part. Try Fmaj7 if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Will Always Love You"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and F#m.

Is "I Will Always Love You" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Will Always Love You" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "I Will Always Love You"?

It was written by Dolly Parton, and released in 1974.

Atap to play
Dtap to play
Etap to play
F#mtap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
A · D · E · F#m

I Will Always Love You Chords – Ukulele

Dolly Parton’s timeless ballad about letting go of the person you love most. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Country Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with deep tenderness. This is one of the most emotional songs ever written — let each chord change breathe and give space for the vocals to carry the emotion.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
If I should stay
Am F
I would only be in your way
G
So I’ll go, but I know
C G
I’ll think of you every step of the way
 

Chorus

 
C Am
And I will always love you
F G C G
I will always love you
 

Verse 2

 
C
Bittersweet memories
Am F
That is all I’m taking with me
G
So goodbye, please don’t cry
C G
We both know I’m not what you need
 

Chorus

 
C Am
And I will always love you
F G C G
I will always love you
 

Verse 3

 
C
I hope life treats you kind
Am
And I hope you have all you dreamed of
F G
And I wish you joy and happiness
C G
But above all this, I wish you love
 

Final Chorus

 
C Am
And I will always love you
F G C Am
I will always love you
F G Am
I will always love you
F G C
I will always love you
F G C
I will always love you
F C
I, I will always love you
 

Practice tip: Simple chords (C, Am, F, G) with a slow, deliberate pace. The beauty is in the simplicity. Practice the F chord transition — it’s the only tricky part. Try Fmaj7 if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Will Always Love You"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and F#m.

Is "I Will Always Love You" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Will Always Love You" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "I Will Always Love You"?

It was written by Dolly Parton, and released in 1974.

Atap to play
Dtap to play
Etap to play
F#mtap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
A · D · E · F#m

I Will Always Love You Chords – Piano

Dolly Parton’s timeless ballad about letting go of the person you love most. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Country Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with deep tenderness. This is one of the most emotional songs ever written — let each chord change breathe and give space for the vocals to carry the emotion.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
If I should stay
Am F
I would only be in your way
G
So I’ll go, but I know
C G
I’ll think of you every step of the way
 

Chorus

 
C Am
And I will always love you
F G C G
I will always love you
 

Verse 2

 
C
Bittersweet memories
Am F
That is all I’m taking with me
G
So goodbye, please don’t cry
C G
We both know I’m not what you need
 

Chorus

 
C Am
And I will always love you
F G C G
I will always love you
 

Verse 3

 
C
I hope life treats you kind
Am
And I hope you have all you dreamed of
F G
And I wish you joy and happiness
C G
But above all this, I wish you love
 

Final Chorus

 
C Am
And I will always love you
F G C Am
I will always love you
F G Am
I will always love you
F G C
I will always love you
F G C
I will always love you
F C
I, I will always love you
 

Practice tip: Simple chords (C, Am, F, G) with a slow, deliberate pace. The beauty is in the simplicity. Practice the F chord transition — it’s the only tricky part. Try Fmaj7 if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Will Always Love You"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and F#m.

Is "I Will Always Love You" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Will Always Love You" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "I Will Always Love You"?

It was written by Dolly Parton, and released in 1974.

Atap to play
Dtap to play
Etap to play
F#mtap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
A · D · E · F#m

I Will Always Love You Chords – Banjo

Dolly Parton’s timeless ballad about letting go of the person you love most. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Country Ballad (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Play with deep tenderness. This is one of the most emotional songs ever written — let each chord change breathe and give space for the vocals to carry the emotion.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
If I should stay
Am F
I would only be in your way
G
So I’ll go, but I know
C G
I’ll think of you every step of the way
 

Chorus

 
C Am
And I will always love you
F G C G
I will always love you
 

Verse 2

 
C
Bittersweet memories
Am F
That is all I’m taking with me
G
So goodbye, please don’t cry
C G
We both know I’m not what you need
 

Chorus

 
C Am
And I will always love you
F G C G
I will always love you
 

Verse 3

 
C
I hope life treats you kind
Am
And I hope you have all you dreamed of
F G
And I wish you joy and happiness
C G
But above all this, I wish you love
 

Final Chorus

 
C Am
And I will always love you
F G C Am
I will always love you
F G Am
I will always love you
F G C
I will always love you
F G C
I will always love you
F C
I, I will always love you
 

Practice tip: Simple chords (C, Am, F, G) with a slow, deliberate pace. The beauty is in the simplicity. Practice the F chord transition — it’s the only tricky part. Try Fmaj7 if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Will Always Love You"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and F#m.

Is "I Will Always Love You" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Will Always Love You" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "I Will Always Love You"?

It was written by Dolly Parton, and released in 1974.

Atap to play
Dtap to play
Etap to play
F#mtap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
A · D · E · F#m

I Will Always Love You Chords – Mandolin

Dolly Parton’s timeless ballad about letting go of the person you love most. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Country Ballad (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Play with deep tenderness. This is one of the most emotional songs ever written — let each chord change breathe and give space for the vocals to carry the emotion.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
If I should stay
Am F
I would only be in your way
G
So I’ll go, but I know
C G
I’ll think of you every step of the way
 

Chorus

 
C Am
And I will always love you
F G C G
I will always love you
 

Verse 2

 
C
Bittersweet memories
Am F
That is all I’m taking with me
G
So goodbye, please don’t cry
C G
We both know I’m not what you need
 

Chorus

 
C Am
And I will always love you
F G C G
I will always love you
 

Verse 3

 
C
I hope life treats you kind
Am
And I hope you have all you dreamed of
F G
And I wish you joy and happiness
C G
But above all this, I wish you love
 

Final Chorus

 
C Am
And I will always love you
F G C Am
I will always love you
F G Am
I will always love you
F G C
I will always love you
F G C
I will always love you
F C
I, I will always love you
 

Practice tip: Simple chords (C, Am, F, G) with a slow, deliberate pace. The beauty is in the simplicity. Practice the F chord transition — it’s the only tricky part. Try Fmaj7 if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Will Always Love You"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and F#m.

Is "I Will Always Love You" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Will Always Love You" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "I Will Always Love You"?

It was written by Dolly Parton, and released in 1974.

Atap to play
Dtap to play
Etap to play
F#mtap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
A · D · E · F#m

I Will Always Love You Chords – Harmonica

Dolly Parton’s timeless ballad about letting go of the person you love most. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Country Ballad (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Play with deep tenderness. This is one of the most emotional songs ever written — let each chord change breathe and give space for the vocals to carry the emotion.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
If I should stay
Am F
I would only be in your way
G
So I’ll go, but I know
C G
I’ll think of you every step of the way
 

Chorus

 
C Am
And I will always love you
F G C G
I will always love you
 

Verse 2

 
C
Bittersweet memories
Am F
That is all I’m taking with me
G
So goodbye, please don’t cry
C G
We both know I’m not what you need
 

Chorus

 
C Am
And I will always love you
F G C G
I will always love you
 

Verse 3

 
C
I hope life treats you kind
Am
And I hope you have all you dreamed of
F G
And I wish you joy and happiness
C G
But above all this, I wish you love
 

Final Chorus

 
C Am
And I will always love you
F G C Am
I will always love you
F G Am
I will always love you
F G C
I will always love you
F G C
I will always love you
F C
I, I will always love you
 

Practice tip: Simple chords (C, Am, F, G) with a slow, deliberate pace. The beauty is in the simplicity. Practice the F chord transition — it’s the only tricky part. Try Fmaj7 if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Will Always Love You"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and F#m.

Is "I Will Always Love You" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Will Always Love You" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "I Will Always Love You"?

It was written by Dolly Parton, and released in 1974.

Atap to play
Dtap to play
Etap to play
F#mtap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Range
Varies by singer
Chords
A · D · E · F#m

I Will Always Love You Chords – Vocal

Dolly Parton’s timeless ballad about letting go of the person you love most. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Country Ballad (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Play with deep tenderness. This is one of the most emotional songs ever written — let each chord change breathe and give space for the vocals to carry the emotion.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
If I should stay
Am F
I would only be in your way
G
So I’ll go, but I know
C G
I’ll think of you every step of the way
 

Chorus

 
C Am
And I will always love you
F G C G
I will always love you
 

Verse 2

 
C
Bittersweet memories
Am F
That is all I’m taking with me
G
So goodbye, please don’t cry
C G
We both know I’m not what you need
 

Chorus

 
C Am
And I will always love you
F G C G
I will always love you
 

Verse 3

 
C
I hope life treats you kind
Am
And I hope you have all you dreamed of
F G
And I wish you joy and happiness
C G
But above all this, I wish you love
 

Final Chorus

 
C Am
And I will always love you
F G C Am
I will always love you
F G Am
I will always love you
F G C
I will always love you
F G C
I will always love you
F C
I, I will always love you
 

Practice tip: Simple chords (C, Am, F, G) with a slow, deliberate pace. The beauty is in the simplicity. Practice the F chord transition — it’s the only tricky part. Try Fmaj7 if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Will Always Love You"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and F#m.

Is "I Will Always Love You" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Will Always Love You" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "I Will Always Love You"?

It was written by Dolly Parton, and released in 1974.