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God Only Knows — Piano Lead Sheet
About “God Only Knows”
"God Only Knows" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 115 BPM.
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Lyrics
I may not (Am)al ways love you,
but long as there are stars a bove you,
The you’ll nev er (G6)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,
oh, life would still go on, be lieve me.
The world could show (G6)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.
on ly knows what I’d be with out God on ly knows what I’d be with out (God on ly knows what I’d be with out you.) on ly knows
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Questions about this song (10)
- Where are the chord symbols for "God Only Knows" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "God Only Knows" is in D.
- 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 115 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 11 chords: A, A7, Am, Bb, C, D, E9, Em, +3 more.
- 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.
- Does "God Only Knows" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "God Only Knows" is in the key of D at 115 BPM.
- What chords are in "God Only Knows"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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