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Because I Love You

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If I got Cdown on my knees and I pleaded with you
If I croAmssed a million oceans just to be with you
Would you eDmver let me dowGn?
If I clCimbed the highest mountain just to hold you tight
If I sAmaid that I would love you every single night
Would you eDmver let me dowGn?
Well I'm soCrry if it sounds kinda sC7ad, it's just tAmhat
I'm Dmworried, so worried
that you let me Gdown
Chorus:
Because I loCve you, lAmove you
DmLove you, so don't let me Gdown
If I sCwam the longest river just to call your name
If I sAmaid the way I feel for you would never change
Would you eDmver fool Garound
Well I'm sCorry if it sounds kinda bC7ad, just Amthat
DmWorried, cuz' I'm so worried
that you let me Gdown
Chorus
Because I loCve you, lAmove you
DmLove you, so don't let me Gdown
Well I'm sCorry if it sounds kinda bC7ad, just Amthat
DmWorried, cuz' I'm so worried
that you let me Gdown
Chorus
Because I loCve you, lAmove you
DmLove you, so don't let me Gdown

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The story behind the song

Shakin' Stevens, known for evoking the sound of 1950s rock and roll and pop, was the UK's biggest-selling singles artist of the 1980s. His recording career began in the late 1960s, leading to considerable commercial success from 1980 onwards. This song, "Because I Love You," plays like a heartfelt declaration, capturing that classic romantic sentiment.

AI-written from these sources:Shakin' Stevens — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Because I Love You

by Shakin' Stevens

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If I got down on my knees and I pleaded with you

If I crossed a million oceans just to be with you

Dm G

Would you ever let me down?

If I climbed the highest mountain just to hold you tight

If I said that I would love you every single night

Dm G

Would you ever let me down?

C C7 Am

Well I'm sorry if it sounds kinda sad, it's just that

I'm worried, so worried

that you let me down

Chorus:

C Am

Because I love you, love you

Dm G

Love you, so don't let me down

If I swam the longest river just to call your name

If I said the way I feel for you would never change

Dm G

Would you ever fool around

C C7 Am

Well I'm sorry if it sounds kinda bad, just that

Worried, cuz' I'm so worried

that you let me down

Chorus

C Am

Because I love you, love you

Dm G

Love you, so don't let me down

C C7 Am

Well I'm sorry if it sounds kinda bad, just that

Worried, cuz' I'm so worried

that you let me down

Chorus

C Am

Because I love you, love you

Dm G

Love you, so don't let me down

About Because I Love You Chords by Shakin' Stevens

Learn how to play Because I Love You by Shakin' Stevens with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Because I Love You chords”, “Because I Love You guitar chords”, or “Shakin' Stevens Because I Love You 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 Because I Love You chords and for experienced players who want accurate Because I Love You lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Am, Dm, G, C7.

FAQ — Because I Love You by Shakin' Stevens

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What key is "Because I Love You" in?

The chords for "Because I Love You" show the original chord names (including C, Am, Dm, G, C7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.