If I Should Lose You

· by Ralph Rainger

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If I Should Lose You

Ralph Rainger108 BPM

Lyrics

If (E)I should (G#dim7)lose (Am)you,

the (E)stars would (Am)fall from the sky.

If I should (C)lose (F)you,

the (C7)leaves would (F)with er and die.

The birds in (G9)May time

would sing a (C)mourn ful re frain

and (Am)I (E7)would (Am)wan der a round (D9)hat ing the sound of (Dm)rain.

With (E)you be (G#dim7)side

(Am)me

the (E)rose would (Am)bloom in the snow;

with you be (C)side

(F)me

no (C7)winds of (F)win ter would blow.

I gave you (G9)my

love

and I was (F7)liv ing a dream, but (Am)liv ing would seem in (D7)vain if (C)I

(G)lost

(C)you.

If (E)I should (G#dim7)lose

(Am)you,

the (E)stars would (Am)fall from the sky.

If I should (C)lose

(F)you,

the (C7)leaves would (F)with er and die.

The birds in (G9)May

time

would sing a (C)mourn ful re frain

and (Am)I (E7)would (Am)wan der a round

(D9)hat ing the sound of (Dm)rain.

With (E)you be (G#dim7)side (Am)me

the (E)rose would (Am)bloom in the snow;

with you be (C)side (F)me

no (C7)winds of (F)win ter would blow.

I gave you (G9)my love

and I was (F7)liv ing a dream, but (Am)liv ing would seem in (D7)vain if (C)I

(G)lost

(C)you.

If (E)I should (Eb)you.

If I Should Lose You by Ralph Rainger — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If I Should Lose You” by Ralph Rainger 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 100 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 Should Lose 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 Should Lose 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.
What other Ralph Rainger songs work for kids?: Try "Easy Living", "If I Should Lose You", "June In January". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.