If Heaven

by Andy Griggs

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If heav en was an (B)hour, it would be twi light

when the fire flies start their danc in’ on the lawn.

And sup per’s on the sat is fy and your ma’s (C#m)laugh in’.

and there’d al And ev ’ry bod y’s work in’ day

is done.

If heav en was a town, it sure would be a (C#m)fast town, one

oh, on a (A)sum mer day in nine teen eight y five.

And ev ’ry thing I want ed was out there (C#m)wait in’

and ev ’ry one I loved was still a live.

Don’t (B)cry a tear for me, now, ba by.

There comes a time

we all must say good bye,

and if (B)that’s what heav en’s (C#m)made of, you know I,

I (B)ain’t a fraid to (E)die.

If heav en was a (B)pie, it would be cher ry,

when so cool and sweet, and heav y on the tongue.

And just one bite would sat is fy and your ma’s (C#m)hun ger

and there’d al And ev ’ry be e nough for ev

’ry one.

If heav en was a train, it sure would be a (C#m)fast town, one

oh, that could (A)take this wea ry trav ’ler ’round the bend.

If heav en was a tear, ed it’d be my (C#m)last one

and ev and you’d be in my arms a gain.

Don’t (B)cry a tear for me, now, ba by.

There comes a time

we all must say good bye,

and if (B)that’s what heav en’s (C#m)made of, you know I,

I (B)ain’t a fraid to (E)die.

(E)die.

Yeah, if (B)that’s what heav en’s made

of, you know I,

I (B7)ain’t a fraid to (E)die.

If Heaven by Andy Griggs — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If Heaven by Andy Griggs in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 80 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "If Heaven" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "If Heaven"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "If Heaven" use?
Just 6 chords: A, B, B7, Bsus4, C#m, E. Take it one section at a time.