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I may not (Am)al ways love you
but long as there are stars a bove you,
you’ll nev er (Gm)need to doubt it,
I’ll make you so sure a bout it.
God on ly knows what I’d be with out you.
If you should (Am)ev er leave me,
though life would still go on, be lieve me,
the world could show (Gm)noth ing to me,
so what good would liv ing do me?
God on ly knows what I’d be with out you.
God on ly knows what I’d be with out you.
God on ly (CN.C.)knows.
God Only Knows — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"God Only Knows" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 110 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “God Only Knows”
- Why does "God Only Knows" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "God Only Knows".
- What key is "God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys played in?
- God Only Knows is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "God Only Knows"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "God Only Knows" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "God Only Knows"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "God Only Knows"?
- "God Only Knows" was originally performed by The Beach Boys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "God Only Knows"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Am, C, D, E, Em, G, Gm.
- What other songs by The Beach Boys can I play here?
- Try "GOOD VIBRATIONS", "PET SOUNDS", "DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "God Only Knows"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "God Only Knows".
- Can I see all the notes in "God Only Knows"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 110 BPM.
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