If I Could Tell Her (From Dear Evan Hansen)

by Pasek & Paul

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(E5)He said

there’s (A5)noth ing like your smile Sort of (E5)sub tle and (E5)per fect and real

(E5)He said

you (A5)nev er knew how won der ful that (E5)smile could make some one (A5)feel

And (E5)he knew

when (A5)ev er you get bored you scrib ble (E5)stars on the cuffs of your jeans

And (E5)he no (E5)ticed that you (A5)still fill out the quiz zes that they (E5)put in those (E5)teen mag a zines

But he kept it all in (B)side (A)his (E)head What he saw he (F#7)left un said

And though he (A)want ed to

he could n’t (E)talk to you He could n’t find a way

But he would al ways (B)say:

“If I could (A)tell her

Tell her (C#m)ev ’ry thing I see If I could (A)tell her how she’s (C#m)ev ’ry thing to me But (A)we’re a (E)mil lion (B)worlds (G#)a part

and (F#m7)I don’t know how I would e ven start

If I could (E)tell her

If I could (E)tell her”

(E5)He thought

(A5)you looked real ly pret ty Err...

It looked pret ty cool when you put (E5)in di go streaks in your hair

And (E5)he won dered how you learned to dance like all the (E5)rest of the world is n’t (Asus2)there

But he kept it all in (B)side (A)his (E)head What he saw, he (F#7)left un said

“If I could if I could (C)tell her” But whad da ya do When (D)there’s this great di vide?

He just (D)seemed so far a (C)way...

And whad da ya do when the dis tance is too (Dsus)wide?

It’s like I don’t know an y thing And how do you say “I (Csus2)love

you?

I love

you

I love

you”

I love

you

But (Csus2)we’re a (G5)mil lion (B7)worlds a part

and (Am7)I don’t know how I would e ven (D7sus)start

If I could (G)tell her

If I could...

If I Could Tell Her (From Dear Evan Hansen) by Pasek & Paul — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If I Could Tell Her (From Dear Evan Hansen)” by Pasek & Paul 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 180 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "If I Could Tell Her (From Dear Evan Hansen)" 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 Could Tell Her (From Dear Evan Hansen)"?
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 Pasek & Paul songs work for kids?
Try "IN THE BEDROOM DOWN THE HALL", "A Million Dreams (from The Greatest Showman)", "Anybody Have A Map? (from Dear Evan Hansen)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.