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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.
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do, do.
ba, ba.
Do, Ooh, do, do, ba, ba, do, do, do, ooh, do, do.
ba, ba, Do, ooh.
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "God Only Knows" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "God Only Knows" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "God Only Knows" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.