If I Can't Love Her

· by Alan Menken

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If I Can't Love Her

Alan Menken100 BPM

Lyrics

And in my twist ed face

there’s not the slight est trace

of an y thing that e ven (F)hints at (Fmaj7)kind (G)ness.

And from my tor tured shape,

no com fort, no es cape.

I see, but deep with in is (Fm)ut ter (Gsus)blind (G7)ness.

(Em)Hope

(Bb)less,

as my (F)dream

dies.

As the (F6/9)time

flies,

love a (Dm)lost

(Em)il (F)lu

(G)sion.

(Em)Help (Bb)less,

un for (F)giv

en.

Cold and (F6/9)driv

en

to this (Dm)sad

(Em)con

(F)clu

(G)sion.

(Dm7)No beau ty could (F6)move me, (F)no good ness im (G)prove (C)me.

(Dm7)No pow er on (C)earth, (F)if I can’t (Fmaj7)love

(G)her.

(Dm7)No pas sion could (F6)reach me, (C)no (F)les son could (G)teach (C)me (Dm7)how I could have (F)loved her and make her (Am)love (Em)me (Bb)too.

If I (F)can’t love (Fm)her, (G7)then (Am)who?

Long a go, I (G)should (Em)have (Am)seen

all the things I (G)could (Em)have (Am)been.

(Bb)Care (F)less (Bb)and (C)un (Gm7)think ing, I moved (Asus)on ward!

(Em7)No pain could be (G6)deep er.

(G)No life could be (A)cheap er.

(Em7)No point an y (D)more, (G)if I can’t love

(A)her.

(Gm7)No spir it could (F)win (Bb)me.

(Bb)No hope left with (C)in (F)me, (Gm7)hope I could have (Bb)loved her and that she’d (Dm)set (Am)me (Eb)free.

But it’s (Bb)not to (Bbm6)be.

If I (F)can’t love (C7)her,

(Gm)let (Am)the (Gm)world (Am)be (Bb)done with (F)me.

If I Can't Love Her by Alan Menken — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If I Can't Love Her” by Alan Menken 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 C at 88 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 I Can't Love Her" 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 I Can't Love Her"?: 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.
What other Alan Menken songs work for kids?: Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.