If I Could

by Regina Belle
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)If I (Bb)could,

I’d pro (F)tect you from the sad ness in your (Fm)eyes,

give you (G7)cou rage in a (G7)world of com pro (Bb)mise.

Yes, I (F7sus4)would.

If I

I would (F)teach all things I’ve nev er (Fm)learned

and I’d (G7)help you cross the (G7)brid that I’ve (Bb)burned.

(F7sus4)would.

If I (F7sus4)would.

If I (Gm)could,

I would (C7)try to shield your in no cence from (F)time

but the (Bb)part of life I gave you is n’t (Em7)mine.

I’ll watch you (A7sus4)grow

so I can (Dm)let

(A)you

(F)go.

If I (Bb)could,

I would (F)help you make it through the hun gry (Fm)years

but I (G7)know that I can (G7)nev er cry your (Bb)tears.

But I (F7sus4)would

(F7)if I (Bb)could.

If I

in a (C7)time and place where you don’t want to (F)be

you don’t (Bb)have to walk a long this road with (Em7)me.

My yes ter (A7sus4)day

won’t have to (Dm)be

(A)your

(F)go.

If I (Bb)could,

I would (F)help you make it through the hun gry (Fm)years

but I (G7)know that I can (G7)nev er cry your (Bb)tears.

But I (F7sus4)would

(F7)if I (Bb)could.

If I (F)way.

If I (B)knew,

I would (F#)try to change the world I brought you (F#m)to

now there (G#7)is n’t much more (G#7)that I can (B)do.

But I (F#7sus4)would

(F#7)if I (B)could.

If I (G#m7)could,

I would (C#)try to shield your in no cence from (F#)time

but the (B)part of life I gave you is n’t (E#m7)mine.

I’ll watch you (A#7sus4)grow

so I can (D#m)let

(A#)you

(F#)go.

If I (B)could,

I would (F#)help you make it through the hun gry (F#m)years

but I (G#7)know that I can nev er cry your (B)tears.

But I (F#7sus4)would

if I (B)could,

if I (Bsus2)could.

If I Could — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "If I Could" by Regina Belle in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Bb, 70 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “If I Could”

Why does the accompaniment for "If I Could" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "If I Could" by Regina Belle in?
The backing track is in Bb at 70 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "If I Could" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "If I Could"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "If I Could", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "If I Could" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "If I Could"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "If I Could"?
"If I Could" was originally performed by Regina Belle. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Can I use "If I Could" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for If I Could by Regina Belle, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Bb; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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