If You Leave Me Now

by Chicago

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Lyrics

If you (Cmaj7)leave me now,

you’ll (Am7)take a way the big gest part of me.

Ooh,

no, ba by, please don’t go.

And if you (Cmaj7)leave me now,

you’ll (Am7)take a way the ver y heart of me.

Ooh,

no, ba by, please don’t go.

And if you

Ooh,

girl, I just (G)want you to stay.

A love like ours is love that’s hard to find.

How could we let it slip a way?

We’ve come too far to leave it all be hind.

How could we end it all this way?

When to mor row comes, then we’ll both re gret

the (Em)things we said to day.

If you (Cmaj7)leave me now,

you’ll (Am7)take a way the big gest part of me.

Ooh,

no, ba by, please don’t go.

(Am7)Ooh, ma girl, I just (G)got to have you by (C)my side.

Ooh,

no, ba by, please don’t go.

(Am7)Ooh, ma ma, I just (G)got to have you your (C)lov in’.

Ooh,

If You Leave Me Now by Chicago — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If You Leave Me Now” by Chicago 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 90 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 You Leave Me Now" 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 Leave Me Now"?
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.