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I may not (Bm)al ways love you,
but long as there are stars a bove you,
The you’ll nev er (A6)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 (Bm)ev er leave me,
well, life would still go on, be lieve me.
The world could show (A6)noth ing to me,
so what good would liv ing do me?
God on ly knows what I’d be with out you.
Ooh,
ooh.
(Do, do, do, do, Ooh, do, do.
(Ba, ba, ba, Do, ooh.
do, do.
ba, ba.
Do, Ooh, do, do, ba, ba, do, do, do, ooh, do, do.
ba, ba, Do, ooh.
do, do.)
ooh.)
And God on ly knows what I’d be with out you.
God 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
(God on ly knows what I’d be with out
God on ly knows what I’d be with out
you.
God Only Knows — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "God Only Knows" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “God Only Knows”
- Can I play "God Only Knows" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "God Only Knows" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys played in?
- God Only Knows is arranged in the key of E 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "God Only Knows" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 16 chords: A, A6, B, B7, Bm, Bm7, C, D, +8 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "God Only Knows"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "God Only Knows" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "God Only Knows"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "God Only Knows" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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