If Love Were All

by Noel Coward
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Life is ve ry (Gbdim)rough and (F)tum ble for a (Bb7)hum (Bbaug7)ble (Bb7)dis (Eb6)euse;

one can be tray one’s (Gbdim7)trou bles (Fm7)nev er what (Fm7)ev er oc (Eb)curs.

(Cm7)Night af ter night,

(Cbaug)have to look bright,

(Eb7)whe ther you’re well or (Abmaj7)ill;

(Fm7)peo ple must (Bb7)laugh their (Cm)fill.

You must n’t (Fm6)sleep

’til dawn comes (Bb)creep (Bb7)ing.

Tho’ I nev er (Gbdim)real ly (F)grum ble, life’s a (Bb7)jum (Bb7aug)ble (Bb7)in (Eb7)deed,

and in my ef forts (Ebaug)to suc (F7)ceed

I’ve had to form u late a (Bb)creed.

(Eb)I be (Fm)lieve (Bb7)in (Eb)do ing what I (Fm)can, (Bb7)in (Eb)cry ing when I (Fm)must, (Bb7)in (Eb7)laugh ing when I (C9)chose.

(Fm7)Heigh o,

if (Bb)love were (Eb)all

I should be (Fm)lone (Bb7)ly.

(Eb)I be (Fm)lieve (Bb7)the (Eb)more you love a (Fm)man, (Bb7)the (Eb)more you give your (Fm)trust, (Bb7)the (Eb7)more you’re bound to (C7)lose: (Fm7)al though

when (Bb)sha dows (Gm)fall,

I think if (Eb7)on ly (Ab)some bo dy (Bb7)splen did real ly (Eb)need ed me,

(Ab)some one af (Bb7)fec tion ate and (Eb)dear,

(C)cares would be (C7)end ed if I (F9)knew that he

(F7)want ed to (Cm)have (Cb)me (Bb7)near.

But (Eb)I be (Fm)lieve (Bb7)that (Eb)since my life be (Fm)gan (Bb7)the (Eb)most I’ve had is (Fm)just (Bb7)a (Eb7)ta lent to a (C7)muse.

(Fm7)Heigh o,

(Ab)if (Gm)love (Bb7)were (Eb)all.

(Eb)I be (Fm)lieve (Bb7)in (Eb)do ing what I (Fm)can, (Bb7)in (Eb)cry ing when I (Fm)must, (Bb7)in (Eb7)laugh ing when I (C9)chose.

(Fm7)Heigh o,

if (Bb)love were (Eb)all

I should be (Fm)lone (Bb7)ly.

(Eb)I be (Fm)lieve (Bb7)the (Eb)more you love a (Fm)man, (Bb7)the (Eb)more you give your (Fm)trust, (Bb7)the (Eb7)more you’re bound to (C7)lose: (Fm7)al though

when (Bb)sha dows (Gm)fall,

I think if (Eb7)on ly (Ab)some bo dy (Bb7)splen did real ly (Eb)need ed me,

(Ab)some one af (Bb7)fec tion ate and (Eb)dear,

(C)cares would be (C7)end ed if I (F9)knew that he

(F7)want ed to (Cm)have (Cb)me (Bb7)near.

But (Eb)I be (Fm)lieve (Bb7)that (Eb)since my life be (Fm)gan (Bb7)the (Eb)most I’ve had is (Fm)just (Bb7)a (Eb7)ta lent to a (C7)muse.

(Fm7)Heigh o,

(Ab)if (Gm)love (Bb7)were (Eb)all.

(Eb)all.

If Love Were All — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "If Love Were All" by Noel Coward as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 Love Were All

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "If Love Were All" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "If Love Were All" by Noel Coward in?
The backing track is in Ab at 120 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 Love Were All" 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 Love Were All"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "If Love Were All", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "If Love Were All" 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 Love Were All"?
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 Love Were All"?
"If Love Were All" was originally performed by Noel Coward. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Noel Coward are available?
Other accompaniments by Noel Coward: "Mad About The Boy". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "If Love Were All" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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