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How to Play "IF EVER YOU'RE IN MY ARMS AGAIN" by Peabo Bryson on Piano

Peabo Bryson · 97 bars

  • D major
  • 4/4
  • 90 BPM
  • Medium
  • Melody + piano

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  1. Intro
  2. Verse 1
  3. Chorus 1
  4. Verse 2
  5. Chorus 2
  6. Verse 3
  7. Whole song
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Verse 1, part 1 · bars 9 to 13

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  1. Right hand
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  3. Both hands

What you need to know

Read from the song's own notes: the key, the beat, the chords, and what each hand plays.

Key and scale

D major

2 sharps: F#, C#

DEF#GABC#

The D major scale

Time signature

4/4

4 beats in every bar, at 90 BPM

The time signature changes during the song; this is the main one.

The chords you play

The song uses 15 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

More chords in the song

Left hand

Octaves

The piano's lower staff, as written: mostly octaves, fewer than one a beat.

Range B1 to B3Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The melody

The tune the singer sings, one note at a time, about one a beat.

Range A3 to B5Part by part

How to practice "IF EVER YOU'RE IN MY ARMS AGAIN"

Learn "IF EVER YOU'RE IN MY ARMS AGAIN" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 20 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

Every step is free to play
  1. Start hereThe melody

    Step 1: Right hand

    Listen, then play the melody with your right hand, with finger numbers.

    Open this step
  2. Lower staff

    Step 2: Left hand

    Your left hand learns the piano's lower staff, note for note, while the right hand plays softly so you hear where you are.

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  3. Both staves

    Step 3: Both hands

    Both hands together, as written. When you can play it, press "I can play it" and the part is learned.

    Open this step
  4. Then play the whole song

    When you can play every part, play the full sheet music with its backing track in the player.

    Play the full song

Frequently asked questions

How do I learn "IF EVER YOU'RE IN MY ARMS AGAIN" on the piano?

Learn "IF EVER YOU'RE IN MY ARMS AGAIN" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 20 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

What key is "IF EVER YOU'RE IN MY ARMS AGAIN" in?

"IF EVER YOU'RE IN MY ARMS AGAIN" is in D major, which has 2 sharps: F# and C#. The D major scale is D, E, F#, G, A, B and C#.

The D major scale

What are the chords in "IF EVER YOU'RE IN MY ARMS AGAIN"?

The sheet music uses 15 chords: D, G, C, F6, Am, Dm, A, F#m7, E7sus, Esus, Em7, Bm6, E, B and G#m7.

What does the left hand play in "IF EVER YOU'RE IN MY ARMS AGAIN"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly octaves, fewer than one a beat, from B1 to B3. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "IF EVER YOU'RE IN MY ARMS AGAIN"?

"IF EVER YOU'RE IN MY ARMS AGAIN" plays at 90 BPM in 4/4. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.

Is "IF EVER YOU'RE IN MY ARMS AGAIN" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Medium: a good next step once you can play a few easy songs. The melody goes from A3 up to B5. The practice splits it into parts of a few bars, one hand at a time, so you can learn it at your own pace.

How long should I practice each day?

A few minutes is enough. Choose 5, 10 or 15 minutes: the timer ends the session for you, and the next session picks up where you stopped.

Do I need to read sheet music?

No. The practice plays each part for you, one hand at a time, and shows its notes on the sheet and on a keyboard as they play, with finger numbers. Slow it down as much as you need.

Is it free?

Yes. Practicing is free. Sign in to keep your progress and your streak, and to get a daily reminder.

Where can I get the sheet music for "IF EVER YOU'RE IN MY ARMS AGAIN"?

Play the full sheet music free in the interactive player, or download a printable PDF.

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