If We Only Have Love

by Jacques Brel

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If we on ly have (Am)love,

then to mor row will (Am)dawn;

and the days of our (G7)years

we will rise on that morn.

If we on ly have (Am)love,

to em brace with out (Am)fears;

we will kiss with our (G7)eyes,

we will sleep with out (C)tears.

If we on ly have (Am)love,

with our arms o pened (Am)wide;

then the young and the old ow,

there will stand at our side.

If we on ly have (Am)love,

love that’s fall ing like (Am)rain;

then the parched des ert (G7)earth

nei will grow green a gain.

If we on ly have (Am)love,

for the hymn that we (Am6)shout;

for the song that we (G7)sing,

then we’ll have a way (C)out.

If we on ly have (Am)love,

we can reach those in (Am)pain;

we can heal all our (G7)wounds,

we will use our own names.

If we on ly have (Am)love,

we can melt all the (Am)guns;

and then give the new (G7)world

to our daugh ters and (C)sons.

If we on ly have (Am)love,

then Je ru sa lem (Am)stands;

and then death has no old ow,

there will no for eign lands.

If we on ly have (Am)love,

we will nev er bow (Am)down;

we’ll be tall as the (G7)pines,

nei will he roes nor clowns.

If we on ly have (Am)love,

then we’ll on ly be (Am6)men;

and we’ll drink from the (G7)Grail,

to be born once a (C)gain.

Then with noth ing at (E7)all,

but the lit tle we (E7)are,

we’ll have con quered all (G7)time,

all space,

the sun, and the (C)stars.

If We Only Have Love by Jacques Brel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If We Only Have Love” by Jacques Brel 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 70 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 Only Have Love" 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 Only Have Love"?
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 Only Have Love" use?
Just 10 chords: Am, Am6, Am7, Bm7, C, Dm, E7, F, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.