If You Could Only See

by Tonic

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If you could on ly see the way she loves me, then may be you would un der stand

why I (A)feel this way a bout our love

and what I must do.

If you could (A)on ly see how blue her eyes can be when she says,

when she says she loves me.

me.

Well, you (A5)got (B5)your rea (B5)sons

shows and you got your lies

and you (A5)got (B5)your ma nip u (A5)la tions.

to keep what you love.

They cut me down to size.

That’s what you got ta do.

Say in’ you love, but you don’t.

You give your love, but you won’t.

If you could on ly see the way she loves me, then may be you would un der stand

why I feel this way a bout our love

and what I must do.

If you could on ly see how blue her eyes can be when she says,

when she says she loves Say in’ you love, but you don’t.

You give your love, but you won’t.

You’re stretch ing out your arms to some thing that’s (A)just not there.

Say in’ you love where you stand.

Give your heart when you can.

If you could on ly see the way she loves me, then may be you would un der stand

why I feel this way a bout our love

and what I must do.

If you could on ly see how blue her eyes can be when she says,

when she says she loves

(G)me.

Say in’ you love, but you don’t.

You give your love, but you won’t.

You’re stretch ing out your arms to some thing that’s (A)just not there.

Say in’ you love where you stand.

Give your heart when you can.

If you could on ly see the way she loves me, then may be you would un der stand

why I feel this way a bout our love

and what I must do.

If you could on ly see how blue her eyes can be when she says,

when she says she loves

(G)me.

when she says she loves me.

If You Could Only See by Tonic — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If You Could Only See by Tonic 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 B at 100 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 You Could Only See" 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 You Could Only See"?
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 You Could Only See" use?
Just 17 chords: A, A6, Apow, Bm, Bpow, Bsus2, Bsus4, C, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.