If I Never Knew You

by Jon Secada and Shanice

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(G)If I nev er (Em)knew you,

(G)if I nev er felt this love,

(C)I would have no ink ling of

how (C)pre cious life can (D7sus)be.

And if I nev er (Em)held

you,

(G)I would nev er have a clue

(Am)how, at last, I’d (Cm)find in (Cm6)you

the miss ing (Bm)part of (C)me.

In this world so (Cmaj7)full of (D9)fear,

full of rage and (Cmaj7)lies,

(Bm7)I can see the truth so clear

(C)in your eyes,

so (D)dry your eyes.

And I’m so grate ful (Em)to you.

(G)I’d have lived my whole life through,

(Am7)lost for ev er

if I (C)nev er knew you.

(Bb)If I nev er (Gm)knew

you,

(Bb)I’d be safe but half as real,

(Eb)nev er know ing I could feel

a (Eb)love so strong and (F7sus)true.

(Bb)I’m so grate ful (Gm)to

you.

(Bb)I’d have lived my whole life (Eb)through,

(Cm7)lost for ev er (Eb)if I (Eb)nev er knew (F)I thought our love would be so beau ti ful.

(Dm7)Some how we’d make the whole world bright.

(F)I nev (Gm7)er knew (F)that fear and (Ebmaj7)hate could be so (Bb)strong, all they’d (Gm)leave us were these (Dm7)whis pers in the (Eb)night,

but (Cm9)still my heart is (Dm7)say ing we were (Eb)right.

Oh.

(Am)There’s no mo ment (C)I re gret nev

(Am)since the mo ment (F)that we met.

(Dm)If our time has (F)gone too fast I’ve lived be.

at last.

(G)I thought (Fmaj7)our love (G)would be (F)so beau ti ful,

(Em7)some how we’d make the whole world bright.

(G)I thought (Fmaj7)our love (G)would be (F)so beau ti ful,

(Em7)we’d turn the dark ness in to light.

And (Dm7)still my heart is (Em7)say ing we were (F)right.

We were right.

And (Db)if I nev er (Bbm)knew I you, er knew (Db)I’d you, have my (Fm7)whole life (Gbmaj7)through

(Ebm7)emp ty as the sky,

(Ebm7)nev er know ing (Gbmaj7)why,

(Bbm7)lost for ev er (Gb)if I (Ab7sus)nev er (Ab7)knew (Db)you.

If I Never Knew You by Jon Secada and Shanice — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If I Never Knew You” by Jon Secada and Shanice 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 G 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 I Never Knew You" 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 Never Knew You"?
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 I Never Knew You" use?
Just 41 chords: Ab7, Am, Am6, Am7, B7, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, +33 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jon Secada and Shanice songs work for kids?
Try "IF I NEVER KNEW YOU", "If I Never Knew You (Love Theme from Pocahontas)", "If I Never Knew You (Love Theme from Pocahontas)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.