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Love Is Like A Butterfly

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[Chorus]
DLove is like a butterfly
As sGoft and gentle Das a sigh
The multiGcolored mDoods of love are lCike its sGatin wiDngs
LoDve makes your heart feel strange inside
It Gflutters like soft wiDngs in flight
LoGve is like a buDtterfly, a rCare and geGntle tDhing
[Verse 1]
I Dfeel it when you're with me
It Ghappens when you kDiss me
That raGre and gentle feeDling thEat I feel insAide
YoDur touch is soft and gentle
YoGur kiss is warm and teDnder
WheGnever I am wDith you I thAink of butteDrflies
[Chorus]
LoDve is like a butterfly
As soGft and gentle aDs a sigh
ThGe multicolored mDoods of love are liCke its sGatin wDings
LoDve makes your heart feel strange inside
It Gflutters like soft wiDngs in flight
LoGve is like a buDtterfly, a raCre and geGntle thDing
[Verse 2]
YoDur laughter brings me sunshine
EveGryday is sprDingtime
AGnd I am only Dhappy wEhen you are by my sAide
HDow precious is this love we share
HoGw very precious, swDeet and rare
ToGgether we beDlong like daffodAils and butDterflies
[Chorus]
LDove is like a butterfly
As Gsoft and gentle Das a sigh
TGhe multicolored mDoods of love are lCike its saGtin wDings
LDove makes your heart feel strange inside
It Gflutters like soft wiDngs in flight
LoGve is like a buDtterfly, a rCare and geGntle thDing

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Love Is Like A Butterfly" captures the delicate and beautiful essence of love, comparing its fleeting yet impactful nature to that of a butterfly. This song was so emblematic of Dolly Parton's artistry that it became the theme song for her syndicated music series, "Dolly!". It's a testament to her songwriting, as she wrote most of the songs on its parent album, demonstrating her versatility and grace across various subjects and tempos. Playing it channels a sense of tender affection and the gentle, hopeful spirit of love.

AI-written from these sources:Love Is Like a Butterfly — Wikipedia ↗Dolly Parton — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Love Is Like A Butterfly

by Dolly Parton

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[Chorus]

Love is like a butterfly

G D

As soft and gentle as a sigh

G D C G D

The multicolored moods of love are like its satin wings

Love makes your heart feel strange inside

G D

It flutters like soft wings in flight

G D C G D

Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing

[Verse 1]

I feel it when you're with me

G D

It happens when you kiss me

G D E A

That rare and gentle feeling that I feel inside

Your touch is soft and gentle

G D

Your kiss is warm and tender

G D A D

Whenever I am with you I think of butterflies

[Chorus]

Love is like a butterfly

G D

As soft and gentle as a sigh

G D C G D

The multicolored moods of love are like its satin wings

Love makes your heart feel strange inside

G D

It flutters like soft wings in flight

G D C G D

Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing

[Verse 2]

Your laughter brings me sunshine

G D

Everyday is springtime

G D E A

And I am only happy when you are by my side

How precious is this love we share

G D

How very precious, sweet and rare

G D A D

Together we belong like daffodils and butterflies

[Chorus]

Love is like a butterfly

G D

As soft and gentle as a sigh

G D C G D

The multicolored moods of love are like its satin wings

Love makes your heart feel strange inside

G D

It flutters like soft wings in flight

G D C G D

Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing

About Love Is Like A Butterfly Chords by Dolly Parton

Learn how to play Love Is Like A Butterfly by Dolly Parton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Love Is Like A Butterfly chords”, “Love Is Like A Butterfly guitar chords”, or “Dolly Parton Love Is Like A Butterfly 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 Love Is Like A Butterfly chords and for experienced players who want accurate Love Is Like A Butterfly lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, C, E, A.

FAQ — Love Is Like A Butterfly by Dolly Parton

How do I play "Love Is Like A Butterfly" by Dolly Parton on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Love Is Like A Butterfly" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Love Is Like A Butterfly" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Love Is Like A Butterfly"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Love Is Like A Butterfly" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Love Is Like A Butterfly" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Love Is Like A Butterfly" by Dolly Parton with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Dolly Parton below.

What key is "Love Is Like A Butterfly" in?

The chords for "Love Is Like A Butterfly" show the original chord names (including D, G, C, E, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.