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If I Told You

· by Matthew Sklar

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Lyrics

Wait ing here un der neath your win dow,

hop ing for some (Asus2)kind of sign.

Ev ’ry move ev ’ry ti ny ges ture,

on ly proves that (Asus2)you’re not mine.

I could write you a thou sand love songs,

search the world for the per fect (C#m7)tune and rhyme, but what good would it do when it seems (A)I’m

out of (A)time.

If I told you

all the words I’ve yet to say, would they mat ter or would you sim ply turn and walk a way?

(E)If I hold you,

will you tell me I should go?

Do I chance it or would it just be bet ter not to know?

Who’s that girl with the per fect fu ture?

Her re flec tion says it all.

Try ing hard to pre tend she’s ea ger,

search ing for some way to (F)stall.

So un sure of the road she’s cho sen,

faced with feel ings her heart should not al low.

One thing’s cer tain: it seems that she just can’t

turn back (F)now.

If she (Em7)can,

tell her (G)how.

If I told you

all the words I’ve all to the words, would they

ter or would you sim ply turn and walk a way?

If I hold you, I hold you.

will you tell me I should go?

Do I chance it or would it just be bet ter not to know?

Would it just be (G)bet ter

not to (D)know,

not to (D)know?

If I Told You by Matthew Sklar — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If I Told You” by Matthew Sklar 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 116 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 Told 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 Told 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 Told You" use?: Just 17 chords: A, Am7, Asus2, B, Bm7, C, C#m7, D, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Matthew Sklar songs work for kids?: Try "All About the Green", "Pop!", "Come Out of the Dumpster". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.