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If We Never Meet Again

· by Johnny Cash

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Lyrics

Soon we’ll come to the end of life’s (D)jour ney

and per (A)haps we’ll nev er meet an y more

till we (A)gath er in heav en’s bright (D)cit y

far a (A)way on that (E)beau ti ful (A)shore.

If we nev er meet a gain this side of (D)heav en,

as we (A)strug gle through this world and its (E)strife,

there’s an (A)oth er meet ing place some where in (D)heav en

by the (A)side of the (E)riv er of (A)life,

(D)where the ros es bloom

for (A)ev er

and where sep ar a tion comes no (E)more.

If we (A)nev er meet a gain this side of (D)heav en,

I will (A)meet you on that (E)beau ti ful (A)shore.

Oh, they say we shall meet by the (D)riv er,

where no (A)storm clouds ev er dark en the sky.

And they (A)say we’ll be hap py in (D)heav en

in that (A)won der ful (E)sweet by and (A)by.

If we nev er meet a gain this side of (D)heav en,

as we (A)strug gle through this world and its (E)strife,

there’s an (A)oth er meet ing place some where in (D)heav en

by the (A)side of the (E)riv er of (A)life,

(D)where the ros es bloom

for (A)ev er

and where sep ar a tion comes no (E)more.

If we (A)nev er meet a gain this side of (D)heav en,

I will (A)meet you on that (E)beau ti ful (A)shore.

Oh, they (E)beau ti ful (A)shore.

If We Never Meet Again by Johnny Cash — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If We Never Meet Again” by Johnny Cash 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 A at 120 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 We Never Meet Again" 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 We Never Meet Again"?: 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 We Never Meet Again" use?: Just 3 chords: A, D, E. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Johnny Cash songs work for kids?: Try "GOD'S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN", "IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND", "HELP ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.