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I Love You Because:Johnny Cash.
#20 on BB Hot Country on SUN Records
in 1959.
INTRO:  C   A   Ab   Ebm   Ab  Eb  
#1.
AbI love you because you underDbstand, dear,
Abevery little Dbthing I try to Ebdo.
You're Abalways there to lend a helping Dbhand, 
dear.
But Abmost of all I Eblove you cause you're Abyou.
CHORUS:
No Dbmatter what Ebmay Dbbe the style or Abseason.
I Bbknow your love will always see me Ebthrough.
I Ablove you for a hundred, thousand Dbreasons.
But Abmost of all I Eblove you cause you're Abyou.Eb  Ab  
#2.
I Ablove you because my heart is Dblighter, Abevery 
time I'm walking by your Ebside.
I Ablove you because the future's Dbbrighter.
The Abdoor to happiEbness you've opened Abwide.
CHORUS:
No Dbmatter what the world may say about Abme.
I Bbknow your heart will always be Ebtrue.
I Ablove you for the way you never Dbdoubt me.
But Abmost of all I Eblove you cause you're Abyou.
A fifties smash from Kraziekhat.

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The story behind the song

This song, originally by Leon Payne, found its way into Johnny Cash's repertoire, showcasing his ability to interpret heartfelt country tunes. Cash was known for a deep, calm voice and a musical style that often explored themes of sorrow, moral struggle, and redemption. While his own compositions frequently delved into these heavier subjects, his cover of "I Love You Because" highlights a more tender side, offering a straightforward declaration of affection. It's a song that, at its heart, celebrates the simple, unwavering reasons behind love.

AI-written from these sources:I Love You Because (song) — Wikipedia ↗Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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I Love You Because

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Ebm

I Love You Because:Johnny Cash.

#20 on BB Hot Country on SUN Records

in 1959.

C A Ab Ebm Ab Eb

INTRO:

#1.

Ab Db

I love you because you understand, dear,

Ab Db Eb

every little thing I try to do.

Ab Db

You're always there to lend a helping hand,

dear.

Ab Eb Ab

But most of all I love you cause you're you.

CHORUS:

Db Eb Db Ab

No matter what may be the style or season.

Bb Eb

I know your love will always see me through.

Ab Db

I love you for a hundred, thousand reasons.

Ab Eb Ab Eb Ab

But most of all I love you cause you're you.

#2.

Ab Db Ab

I love you because my heart is lighter, every

time I'm walking by your side.

Ab Db

I love you because the future's brighter.

Ab Eb Ab

The door to happiness you've opened wide.

CHORUS:

Db Ab

No matter what the world may say about me.

Bb Eb

I know your heart will always be true.

Ab Db

I love you for the way you never doubt me.

Ab Eb Ab

But most of all I love you cause you're you.

A fifties smash from Kraziekhat.

About I Love You Because Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play I Love You Because by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “I Love You Because chords”, “I Love You Because guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash I Love You Because chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy I Love You Because chords and for experienced players who want accurate I Love You Because lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, A, Ab, Ebm, Eb, Db.

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The chords for "I Love You Because" show the original chord names (including C, A, Ab, Ebm, Eb, Db). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.