If You Want Me

· by The Swell Season

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Lyrics

Are you real ly (Am)here?

Or am I (Dm)dream

ing?

I (E)can’t tell dreams

from truth.

I For it’s been so (Am)long

since I have (Dm)seen

you,

I can (E)hard ly re mem ber your face an y more.

When I a (Am)bet

get one real ly is (Dm)lone

ly,

and the (E)dis tance caus es on ly si lence,

I I’d

think

of you (Dm)smil

ing,

with (E)pride in your eyes,

a lov er that sighs.

(Am)If

you

(Dm)want

me,

(E7)sat

is

(Am)fy

me.

If

you

(Dm)want

me,

(E7)sat

is

(Am)fy

me.

Are you real ly (Am)sure

that you’d be (Dm)lieve

me,

when (E)oth ers say

I lie?

I won der if you (Am)could

ev er des (Dm)pise

me

when you (E)know I re real ber ly tried an y more.

to be a (Am)bet

ter one to sat is (Dm)fy

you,

for you’re (E)ev ’ry thing es to ly me.

lence,

And I’d

do

what you (Dm)ask

me,

if (E)you let me be

a free.

er that sighs.

(Am)If

you

(Dm)want

me,

(E7)sat

is

(Am)fy

me.

If

you

(Dm)want

me,

(E7)sat

is

(Am)fy

me.

Are you real ly If

you

(Dm)want

me,

(E7)sat

is

(Am)fy

me.

If

you

(Dm6)want

me,

(E7)sat

is

(Am)fy

me.

If You Want Me by The Swell Season — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If You Want Me” by The Swell Season 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 74 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 Want Me" 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 Want Me"?: 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.
What other The Swell Season songs work for kids?: Try "Falling Slowly", "Gold", "Leave". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.